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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] This year brought major shifts across search, social, AI, content, and user behavior-changes that every marketing leader will need to understand heading into 2026. Web Design and Web Development in Cedar Rapids | Inform
• [New] Consumer behaviour in 2025 proved unpredictable, fast-moving, and increasingly shaped by external shocks - from the adoption of AI to geopolitical tensions. ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
• [New] PS Seasoning analyzed 1,200 flavour concepts to declare Protein-First Eating as the dominant behaviour for 2026. Source86
• [New] Tech-Driven Shopping: AI-powered shopping traffic is projected to surge by 520% compared to last year, with more than one-third of U.S. consumers already using AI-driven online shopping services. SourcinBox
• [New] As exhausted, uncertain and financially-strained consumers continue to pull back on spending in 2026, many will prioritize quality over quantity - a departure from the immediate post-pandemic era when shoppers compromised on price and values to stock their pantries and have peace of mind. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Crucially, collagen aligns perfectly with the broader shift toward healthy ageing, longevity nutrition, and holistic self-care, themes that are expected to define consumer behaviour in 2026. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] The bottom line for retailers and brands: By 2030, AI will touch most online shopping in some capacity, completing up to a quarter of transactions. Bain & Company
• [New] Disruption from agentic AI shopping agents will get real in 2026. Morning Brew
• [New] Home values nationwide are forecast to rise only modestly by 1.2% in 2026. Wolfnest
• [New] Amazon's shopping and assistant ecosystem could make voice-first AR a fast product play for shoppers. Glass Almanac
• [New] Asia's influence on global travel is set to surge in 2026, driven by shifting traveler behaviour, rapid digital transformation, and expanding regional connectivity. Trawick International
• [New] In 2026, health and wellness nutrition will continue to dominate consumer behaviour. The National Provisioner
• [New] With 47% of consumers planning to use an AI agent for their Christmas shopping and a third saying they planned to rely on agentic tools over Black Friday, 2025's festive season could be the first in which automated shopping becomes a mainstream behaviour. FinExtra
• [New] In consumer land, Morgan Stanley expects nearly half of US online shoppers to use AI shopping agents by 2030, adding an estimated $115 billion to US e-commerce through agentic commerce - autonomous personal shoppers for everyone. Aona AI
• [New] AI Integration: Generative AI is being used in late 2025 to personalize the shopping experience, with AI Personal Shoppers helping customers plan weekly meals and automatically adding items to carts. Observer News Enterprise
• [New] Home values are expected to continue rising into 2026, but the pace of gains is likely to slow as affordability and serviceability constraints impose a natural ceiling on housing prices. Property Update
• [New] Many countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are scaling up national CRC screening programs as lifestyles westernize and risk factors (like obesity and smoking) rise. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social interaction, or entertainment. Devsu
• [New] Christmas 2025 will mark a turning point for agentic AI adoption, as consumers increasingly turn to intelligent digital agents to manage the stress, cost and complexity of peak-season shopping. Financial IT
• [New] Amazon will expand logistics, data, and digital infrastructure, and strengthen AI-enabled marketplace and shopping features. Guidely
• [New] In 2026, expect growing interest in foods and beverages that deliver both nutrients together, with a focus on convenient options that support digestive wellness, balanced energy, and busy on-the-go lifestyles. FoodMinds
• [New] By 2030 nearly half of U.S. online shoppers could be using AI shopping agents, adding $100 billion in incremental e-commerce sales. The AI Innovator

Last updated: 25 December 2025