consumer revolution; consumption revolution
Refers to a major shift in consumer behavior, spending patterns, or the structure of consumption in society, often in economic or historical contexts.
A consumer revolution occurred in Japan during the period of high economic growth.
The spread of the internet brought about a new consumption revolution.
消費行動 refers to consumer behavior in general, while 消費革命 specifically denotes a revolutionary change in consumption patterns.
情報革命 is the information revolution, a parallel concept where technology transforms society; 消費革命 focuses on the consumer side.
Compound of 消費 (consumption) and 革命 (revolution). Likely a calque from English 'consumer revolution' or 'consumption revolution'.