Consumer Behavior

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Futuristic AI interface displaying a city map with highlighted local businesses, symbolizing AI-driven discovery for home services.

Home Services Businesses: Local SEO is Critical for 2026 AI-Driven Discovery.

Only 61% of 18- to 24-year-olds now use Google for local business information, signaling a dramatic shift in how consumers find home services.

Olivia Hart·August 31, 2026

Home Depot store interior showing high sales performance with fewer customer transactions, illustrating a shift in shopping behavior.

Real Estate

Home Depot Q2 2026 sales climb despite fewer shoppers

Despite reporting net sales of $47.

Mason Clarke·August 19, 2026

A busy, sunlit garden center with diverse customers enjoying plants and interactive displays, showcasing a thriving retail environment.

Outdoor

Garden Center Sales Soar as Consumers Embrace Practical, Experiential Trends

In July, garden center sales surged by +11% year-over-year, a stark contrast to the broader building and garden supply store sector's 4.

Mason Clarke·August 18, 2026

Decor

Ethical Home Decor: Affordability's Hidden Costs

A 2023 survey revealed that 68% of consumers would pay more for ethically sourced home decor, yet the global fast home decor market surged by 12% last year, fueled by items often made with opaque orig

Clara Whitmore·August 15, 2026

Services

AI Search Surge 527% as Home Services Businesses Rethink Marketing

AI-driven search traffic for home service businesses has exploded with a significant 527% year-over-year growth, indicating a profound shift in how consumers discover local services.

Olivia Hart·June 18, 2026

Living

GCC online furniture retail trends show consumer behavior shifts

The GCC furniture market, valued at USD 16.

Clara Whitmore·June 17, 2026