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Generation Z

Debt Doesn’t Deter Gen Z From Shopping on Pinterest 
Debt Doesn’t Deter Gen Z From Shopping on Pinterest 
September 22, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Pinterest, a place for inspiration, is finally considered a shoppable destination, according to users of the platform.   During the company’s first investor day on Tuesday...

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Millennials Focus on Mental Health as Student Loan Repayments Loom
Millennials Focus on Mental Health as Student Loan Repayments Loom
September 18, 2023  |  News

As the October resumption of federal student loan repayments approaches, the financial strain of repaying these loans is expected to have a significant impact on...

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Instacart’s IPO Approaches Amid eGrocery’s Exponential Growth
Instacart’s IPO Approaches Amid eGrocery’s Exponential Growth
September 12, 2023  |  eCommerce

Instacart’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) will arrive at a time when the grocery sector is poised for rapid growth, as today’s young consumers mature....

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Apple TV Subscriptions Surge Shows How Familiarity Can Breed Retail Subscriber Growth
Apple TV Subscriptions Surge Shows How Familiarity Can Breed Retail Subscriber Growth
September 08, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Retail product subscriptions have become increasingly popular among consumers, offering convenience and personalized experiences. And as the subscription industry continues to grow, providers are expanding...

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Mystery Box Mystique Keeps 20% of Gen Z Subscribers Signed Up
Mystery Box Mystique Keeps 20% of Gen Z Subscribers Signed Up
September 07, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Consider it another form of splurge for the young generation, which represents an oversized share of segment subscribers.  Mystery boxes, where subscribers get “surprised” with items focused...

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Chamberlain Coffee: Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Wait Around for Their Java
Chamberlain Coffee: Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Wait Around for Their Java
September 07, 2023  |  eCommerce

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) coffee brands look to capture the loyalty of Generation Z, Chamberlain Coffee is finding that the more work they remove from the brewing process,...

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Gen Z Relies More on BNPL for Small, Everyday Purchases
Gen Z Relies More on BNPL for Small, Everyday Purchases
September 06, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

In today’s uncertain macroeconomic landscape, credit products have become essential for managing spending and cash flow. In “The Credit Economy: How Younger Consumers Make Credit...

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College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
September 01, 2023  |  ResTech

As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional...

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Grubhub Leverages Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ on Campus as Aggregators Woo Gen Z
Grubhub Leverages Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ on Campus as Aggregators Woo Gen Z
August 29, 2023  |  Aggregators

Grubhub is bringing Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” checkout technology to on-campus convenience stores as aggregators compete to reach students in a bid to secure their long-term...

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