Global Scans · Shopping · Weekly Summary

• [New] US social commerce is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2026, with TikTok Shop alone driving massive volume through seamless, in-app purchasing. Branvas
• [New] User Base Expansion: The number of online shoppers is steadily rising, with 4.1 billion users expected to shop online by 2030. 6amTech
• [New] In the UK more than 1.5 million people are thought to be using weight-loss drugs, which will have repercussions for the way we shop and eat. The Week
• Cultivated meat is expected to hit UK shop shelves around 2026 or 2027. Cultivated Meat Shop
• By 2026, a key evolution among TikTok Shop trends will be the shift from fixed, flat-rate commissions to dynamic, performance-based structures. HiveHQ
• By 2026, a dominant TikTok Shop trend will be the strategic use of cross-shop affiliate networks. HiveHQ
• By 2026, a major shift in TikTok Shop trends will be the rise of creator retainer agreements, offering a hybrid approach that provides security for creators and guaranteed output for brands. HiveHQ
• By 2026, a critical TikTok Shop trend will be the shift to real-time profit dashboard decision-making. HiveHQ
• By 2026, building scaled networks of micro-creators (10K-100K followers) will be one of the most profitable TikTok Shop trends. HiveHQ
• By 2026, one of the most significant TikTok Shop trends will be the widespread adoption of AI-powered creator-product matching. HiveHQ
• By 2026, the digital landscape will look drastically different as ultra luxury brands completely redefine what it means to shop online. VERTU
• In Australia, SHoP Architects and BVN will complete Atlassian's headquarters - the world's tallest hybrid timber building. dezeen
• By 2026, cold beverage sales will account for over 70% of total coffee shop revenue. Java City
• User penetration is projected to rise from 55.1% in 2026 to 59.3% by 2030, meaning more than half of the global population will shop online. Ramsha Home: Luxury Rugs & Home Furnishings Brand In Th
• $23.4 B projected GMV: TikTok Shop is the fastest-growing social commerce platform in the US, surpassing Instagram Shopping and Facebook Marketplace in transaction volume growth rate. Digital Applied
• Most Canadians plan to shop second-hand in 2026 driven by economic and environmental concerns. / Canada RETAIL INSIDER
• Social commerce is on the rise, and TikTok Shop sales are projected to surpass $20 billion in 2026, with conversion rates significantly higher than traditional off-platform ad flows. JXT Group

Last updated: 11 May 2026