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Generation Z

E.l.f. Begins Selling Physical Products Through Roblox Virtual Kiosk
E.l.f. Begins Selling Physical Products Through Roblox Virtual Kiosk
July 01, 2024  |  Retail

Beauty brand e.l.f. has expanded its partnership with virtual world and gaming platform Roblox to include real-world commerce. In the new virtual kiosk within the...

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Beyond B2B: How Merchants Use LinkedIn to Reach High-Value Consumers
Beyond B2B: How Merchants Use LinkedIn to Reach High-Value Consumers
June 28, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As businesses look beyond traditional marketing channels to reach and influence consumers, one surprising player that has emerged is LinkedIn, with merchants extending the platform...

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Gen Z Wants to Meet Their Soul Mates in Person, Not Online
Gen Z Wants to Meet Their Soul Mates in Person, Not Online
June 28, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps....

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Why More Banks Say Yes to Insurance as a Consumer Product
Why More Banks Say Yes to Insurance as a Consumer Product
June 28, 2024  |  Insurance

As consumers increasingly look to their financial institutions for insurance products, banks have an opportunity to meet this growing demand. A recent report from PYMNTS...

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Report: Teenagers in Wealthy Nations Lag in Financial Literacy
Report: Teenagers in Wealthy Nations Lag in Financial Literacy
June 27, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

A new report says teens in more prosperous countries are lacking in financial literacy. While more than two-thirds of students routinely use financial products and...

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Data: Consumers Are Using Digital Wallets for More Than Payments — Here’s How
Data: Consumers Are Using Digital Wallets for More Than Payments — Here’s How
June 27, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers’ use of digital wallets is evolving beyond just making purchases, and younger generations are showing the way forward. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Digital Wallets...

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Pinterest Courts Gen Z With Video Sharing Feature
Pinterest Courts Gen Z With Video Sharing Feature
June 26, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Pinterest has begun letting users share videos of their favorite boards to other social platforms. That’s due to a new feature called board sharing, designed to court...

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Women Who Lack Transportation Are 17% Less Likely to Get Medical Care
Women Who Lack Transportation Are 17% Less Likely to Get Medical Care
June 25, 2024  |  Healthcare

When it comes to getting an accurate reading on your health, nothing can replace an in-person meeting with a healthcare professional. However, 10% of U.S....

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62% of FinTechs Develop Products With Gen Z Consumers in Mind
62% of FinTechs Develop Products With Gen Z Consumers in Mind
June 18, 2024  |  Gen Z

As we recently reported, credit unions (CUs) are aggressively marketing toward Generation Z consumers. Ninety-five percent of them are focused on convincing Gen Z to...

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