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WHAT'S NEXT?: Digital lifestyles are on the rise around the world and AR and VR will likely see us all using wearables, head-mounted displays and smartphones in almost everything we do. And, most of us will be living in cities too with full amenities close by.

• [New] Mobile shopping represents 57% of global retail e-commerce sales and is expected to reach 62% by 2027. Revenue Memo
• [New] In 2026, retail innovation technology is shaping the future of shopping, offering tools to enhance efficiency, personalise experiences, and anticipate market trends. Retail Technology Innovation Hub
• [New] The U.S. leads the North America market, valued at USD 108.1 million in 2025, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% through 2035, due to strong sustainability-focused consumer behaviour. Global Market Insights Inc.
• [New] Following the success of WeChat and Grab in Asia, Gartner expects 35% of European and North American consumers to use at least one super app for payments, messaging, and shopping combined by 2027. Searchlab
• [New] Emerging markets offer significant potential, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where rising incomes and changing lifestyles are driving pet ownership. openpr
• [New] AI tools like sentiment analysis enable startups to monitor real-time changes in global economies and investor behaviour, mitigating risks associated with geopolitical instability. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] AI automation in 2026 analyzes network traffic, user behaviour, and system logs to detect anomalies that can signal fraud and security threats. FlexLab
• [New] Analysts agree that 2026 travelers will still spend, but they will choose trips that align with their values, seek genuineness and wellbeing, and selectively invest in experiences that connect rather than simply maximising the number of trips or miles flown. Melanie May - Travel Eat Write Repeat
• [New] ChatGPT referrals to retailer apps grew 28% YoY on Black Friday, with Walmart and Amazon as primary beneficiaries, and both Adobe and Shopify expect AI agents to mediate a large share of shopping journeys. The Art of CTO
• [New] Amazon's Rufus chatbot materially lifted conversion, and Adobe expects a five-fold + jump in AI-assisted shopping by next holiday season. The Art of CTO
• [New] If the Harvard research explains why values misalignment is so damaging, Gen Z is forcing the issue of when organizations will be held accountable for it. Primeast
• [New] As pet ownership rates continue to rise globally, fueled by factors like urbanization and changing lifestyles, the demand for convenient and nutritious pet food solutions, including animal-based wet food, is expected to grow further escalate. Diligence Insights
• By 2026, several factors are expected to converge to create a massive shift in consumer behaviour and regulation. Top 3 Best Doctors
• In 2026, customers expect seamless digital experiences, whether they are shopping online or interacting with a brand. Business2sell.com
• Lifestyle behaviours such as alcohol intake, physical inactivity, and smoking - often more prevalent among males-may interact synergistically with dietary risks to elevate CRC susceptibility. Frontiers
• At the large end, the EC Ethiopia nutrition call (€4M) treats investment mobilization and diet behaviour change as one connected intervention - proposals that separate them will struggle. Impact Funding
• An AI platform trained on Malaysian retail data, payment patterns, and consumer behaviour could outcompete global tools. Digital in Asia
• At the 2026 National Retail Federation show, Google Cloud unveiled an agentic solution to bring shopping and customer service together on a single interface that will be used by businesses including Kroger, Lowe's, and Woolworths. InternetRetailing
• By 2026, 17% of all online sales will occur through social platforms (Escalent Consumer Trends, 2026), with livestream shopping approaching $70 billion in the US. APPWRK IT Solutions
• The Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability is a proof-of-concept RCT that uses a multimodal intervention combining lifestyle and risk-factor interventions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Casino lobbies, bonus offers, and notification systems will adapt to behaviour in real time. Yogonet

Last updated: 30 April 2026