Consumer Behavior

5 articles

A family in a modern kitchen analyzing their healthy groceries, with subtle hints of medical innovations influencing their food choices and wellness.

Culinary Trends

Medical Innovations Impact Food Spending & Wellness Trends

Within six months of starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, households cut grocery spending by an average of 5.

Mateo Reyes·July 10, 2026

A spotlight highlights a small, exclusive display of discounted items in a dimly lit, sophisticated retail store aisle.

Artisans & Craft

Retailer's Exclusive June 2026 Deals: A New Strategy

Only 0.8% of a major retailer's loyalty program members received the 'June Exclusive' offer, yet internal projections estimate it will clear 70% of last season's overstock by month-end. This precision

Ikaika Kalua·June 21, 2026

Holographic AI interface displaying restaurant recommendations in a modern, futuristic dining setting.

Culinary Trends

AI Reshapes Consumer Dining Choices and Restaurant Strategy

Imagine asking a digital assistant for dinner ideas, and it instantly serves up a list.

Mateo Reyes·June 9, 2026

A rustic kitchen table filled with diverse heirloom dishes, bathed in warm sunlight, symbolizing the rich heritage of traditional cooking.

Culinary Trends

What Are Heirloom Recipes and Why Do They Influence Culinary Trends?

Fabio Parasecoli spent years conducting fieldwork across seven countries—from the United States to India—to understand how the simple act of labeling "traditional foods" became a complex global compet

Mateo Reyes·June 3, 2026

A lively outdoor market scene with artisans selling unique handmade pottery, textiles, and jewelry, demonstrating the growing demand for tangible craftsmanship.

Letters & Lore

Handmade Goods Market Surges, Defying Digital-First Trends

The global handicraft market, valued at USD 1,218.

Chloe Dubois·May 20, 2026