Consumer Behavior & Market Trends - A growing number of Americans are willing to pay for convenience to save time [1] - Consumers are spending 5% more on average for convenience despite economic anxieties [3] - Retailers are betting big on products that make life faster and easier [4] Product Innovation & Company Strategies - G and Samsung now sell combo washer dryers for up to $2,000 [1][2] - Home Depot has electronic scrubbers that spin 400 times a minute [2] - Wal-Mart is expanding its $100 premium loyalty program, offering grocery delivery and placement services for an extra $40 [2][3]