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Retailers could become health-testing hubs as buying shifts to consumer systems
Retailers may become community hubs for health monitoring, testing and interpretation as shopping moves from single products to combined consumer systems, according to Mintel’s Global Predictions 2027. In South Korea, Optima Wellness Pharmacy already offers in-store AI-led skin health analysis.
Consumers Trust AI to Search but Not to Shop, Mintel Report Finds
A Mintel report finds shoppers are comfortable using artificial intelligence to search, compare and simplify purchase decisions, but far less willing to let it act on their behalf and complete the transaction. The trust gap persists even as brands keep spending on agentic AI.
APAC beverage brands shift to everyday wellness, Mintel finds
New Mintel research shows beverage and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific are moving from single-function positioning to holistic wellness, with distinct consumer expectations emerging in India, Thailand and Australia.