Global Scans · Mintel · Weekly Summary

• Social platforms increasingly serve as discovery and conversion channels, blending content consumption with direct buying opportunities (Mintel). Salesgenie
• Mintel notes, clean lines, muted colours and elegant esthetics will create a sense of understated luxury. Global Cosmetic Industry
• Mintel has predicted that online grocery will reach $137.6 billion in total US online sales by 2025. Baking Business
• Eco-friendly packaging claims remain lower in parts of North APAC compared to the UK and US, while in South Korea, 63% of consumers expect brands to take the lead on environmental issues (Mintel Client Access Only). Mintel

Last updated: 02 August 2026