Global Scans · Shopping · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2025, omnichannel retail will define customer expectations, and the boundaries between physical retail, online shopping, and mobile commerce will have all but disappeared. Wonderful Payments
• [New] The coffee shop industry is being threatened by non-specialists, as now over half of German consumers buy drinks from bakeries and in-store outlets rather than coffee shops. Mintel
• [New] Voice Commerce and Smart Assistants eCommerce in 2025 will leverage 5G to offer voice shopping, which already generates $39.8 billion worldwide, according to Capital One, with about 49% of consumers in the United States using voice search when browsing products and services. National Retail Solutions
• [New] Platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels will be critical arenas for capturing attention, while live shopping experiences will integrate seamlessly with video content. Alloy Marketing Ltd
• The rapid growth of online shopping in China has transformed the retail landscape, creating new opportunities for both domestic and international businesses. LooperBuy
• The rise of multi-platform shopping, personalised experiences, and premium product demand will shape the future of TV shopping in Asia. Comms8 - Cross-Border Marketing Agency
• With over 50% of e-commerce sales projected to occur through mobile devices by 2025, brands cannot afford to overlook the significance of mobile shopping experiences. growett
• Diluting patent law will increase medicine prices, and allowing Amazon to store and sell its products will hurt millions of kirana shops and workers. AFEIAS
• Amazon is going all - in on AI agents Its new AI model Nova Act is designed to complete tasks such as online shopping. MIT Technology Review
• As brands explore new ways to integrate shopping into entertainment, the success of Walmart Unlimited could shape how eCommerce evolves in interactive environments. SalesWarp
• Google is adding some more generative AI sampling tools to its shopping options, which will give consumers more ways to virtually try on items, and find exactly what they are looking for online. Democracy PR
• Starlink access will be free for all MileagePlus customers and include game-changing inflight entertainment experiences like streaming services, shopping, gaming and more, thanks to Wi-Fi speeds up to 250 megabits per second (Mbps), which is 50 times faster than current regional aircraft speeds. Prevue Meetings & Incentives
• The rise of super apps: Retailers will increasingly integrate services within super apps to consolidate customer touchpoints, creating seamless shopping, rewards, and engagement experiences throughout the year. Street Fight | StreetFight follows the dynamic disrupti
• With AI-mediated shopping predicted to drive $9 trillion in global sales by 2030, the traditional online shopping experience will give way to an ecosystem where every purchase is optimized for convenience and efficiency. Moonpreneur
• Long before online shopping became mainstream, Amazon anticipated consumer shifts toward digital purchasing and invested in logistics, AI, and cloud computing. AlphaGamma
• In addition to the convenience that at-home shopping provides to consumers, shrinking retail footprints are expected to provide another catalyst for e-commerce sales, which Prologis estimates could total 30% of core retail goods sales by 2030. FreightWaves
• Social commerce - shopping directly through social media platforms - will be a massive trend in 2025. noupe
• Long before e-commerce became mainstream, Amazon predicted the rise of online shopping and invested heavily in logistics, cloud computing, and AI-driven personalization. Daniel Burrus
• By 2027, online shopping is expected to account for nearly a quarter of all global retail sales, up from 19% in 2023, and global e-commerce sales are forecast to surpass $8 trillion, a testament to its explosive growth. TechRepublic
• By 2025, more than 70% of customer interactions will involve emerging technologies like VR, suggesting that consumers will increasingly demand immersive shopping experiences that influence their purchasing decisions. DecentFoot
• By understanding the unique challenges and opportunities within each subcategory of retail research, businesses can develop strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and capitalize on emerging trends to drive growth and enhance the shopping experience for consumers worldwide. Verified Market Research
• The e-commerce segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 30.4% over the forecast period owing to the rapid expansion of online shopping, with global e-commerce sales projected to reach $5.4 trillion by 2026. Market Data Forecast
• Multi-functional eWallet super apps (like WeChat Pay) will dominate, offering banking, shopping, and social integrations in one platform. Big News Network.com

Last updated: 28 April 2025