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Generation Z

Can BNPL Help Gen Z Pave Path to a $2.2 Million Net Worth?
Can BNPL Help Gen Z Pave Path to a $2.2 Million Net Worth?
June 28, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The concept of wealth is constantly evolving — and in the Instagram age, social media makes it all too easy to keep score in the...

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Gen Z-ers 150% More Likely Than Millennials to Leave Negative Restaurant Reviews
Gen Z-ers 150% More Likely Than Millennials to Leave Negative Restaurant Reviews
June 22, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Younger consumers tend to be especially harsh on restaurants, PYMNTS research reveals, and given that they are also frequent reviewers, eateries must work hard to...

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BNPL Isn’t Just for School Kids, and Retailers Love It
BNPL Isn’t Just for School Kids, and Retailers Love It
June 22, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) isn’t just for school kids. While the payment solution has thrived among a cohort of consumers who don’t have credit...

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Gen Z Looks for Special Offers When Choosing a Restaurant
Gen Z Looks for Special Offers When Choosing a Restaurant
June 21, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurants looking to win the spending of young customers now, securing loyalty for years or even decades to come, may find that they can woo...

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How Creators Influence Brands — and Why They Listen 
How Creators Influence Brands — and Why They Listen 
June 20, 2023  |  Retail

While skinny jeans have been on the outs for a few years, staying trends include the “clean girl” aesthetic and Crocs, according to Gen Z...

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37% of Diners Use Social Media to Find New Dining Hot Spots
37% of Diners Use Social Media to Find New Dining Hot Spots
June 14, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants look to stay relevant in the ever-evolving social media landscape, their efforts are paying off, with PYMNTS data revealing that many restaurant customers...

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Gen Z’s Digital Shift Gives Rise to Self-Service College Dining
Gen Z’s Digital Shift Gives Rise to Self-Service College Dining
June 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

With the rise in digital ordering and other convenience-focused technologies in recent years, college students increasingly expect to be able to eat what they want,...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Technology Is Key to Meeting Younger Members’ Expectations
PYMNTS Intelligence: Technology Is Key to Meeting Younger Members’ Expectations
June 13, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions are meeting the needs of members, especially younger ones, by leveraging technology and an array of modern tools. These efforts have been strikingly...

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An Industry Insider on the Importance of Competing for Digital Natives
An Industry Insider on the Importance of Competing for Digital Natives
June 12, 2023  |  Credit Unions

With only 4% of Gen Zers being current CU members and nearly 80% turning to social media for financial advice, PSCU’s Scott Young explains that...

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