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DECEMBER 8, 2020

How We Will Pay , a PYMNTS and Visa collaboration, surveyed a census-balanced sample of nearly 9,600 consumers on how they browse and shop for groceries and other goods, and found while the pandemic affects everyone, “no one has changed quite as much as the two most connected consumer groups of all: bridge millennials and superconnected consumers.”.

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MAY 26, 2020

The data on millennials’ lifetime earnings potential were already fairly grim long before the word “coronavirus” became part of everyone’s daily conversations – and before the U.S. A 2016 paper led by Stanford University Economist Raj Chetty found that millennials were in deeper economic trouble than a quick look at the U.S.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

Forget millennials – well, at least for a moment. So-called Generation Z is also driving much of the innovation when it comes to retail. To reach consumers on the hunt for offerings that are “clean and natural,” the retail chain rolled out its Everspring household brand. Take Target, for instance. Gen Z Trends. That’s not all.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Just as marketers started to get the hang of this newfangled “millennial” crowd, the next generation comes along to shake things up with different values, preferences and spending patterns. Some call them Generation Z, some call them post-millennials. The latter this isn’t an option for retailers and brands, however.

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JUNE 9, 2017

In a press release , Vyze said the survey also revealed consumers continue to show loyalty to retailers with whom they have store cards , with 40 percent saying they are more likely to shop at that retailer again. Vyze found Amazon wins when it comes to store cards, with 32 percent of survey respondents having one.

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

Mintel surveyed 1,700 shoppers online last year and discovered a fifth of consumers agreed that “experience gifts” were better than tangible products. The Mintel survey indicated the lion’s share of respondents who identified themselves as millennials or Generation Z preferred experiences over gifts.

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MARCH 12, 2018

Good news for physical retailers: A new survey from Cowen Equity Research finds Gen Z and millennial consumers shop more at physical stores than the rest of the population. Cowen found that about 32 percent of Gen Z and millennials said they start their search at Amazon for new apparel.

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APRIL 9, 2019

Have millennials started starving a segment of commerce in a socially positive way? Added to the list of things millennials are killing — along with homeownership, the institution of marriage and diamond jewelry — is apparently alcohol. Folks in the millennial generation have maybe a better sense of balance. Data from U.S.

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

Mintel surveyed 1,700 shoppers online last year and discovered a fifth of consumers agreed that “experience gifts” were better than tangible products. The Mintel survey indicated the lion’s share of respondents who identified themselves as millennials or Generation Z preferred experiences over gifts.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

The new year will bring a new round of one of the hottest games in the payments-and-commerce world: What Makes Millennials Tick? Among the most influential drivers of retail change is a subset of consumers PYMNTS identifies as “ Bridge Millennials.” Retail Response. And retailers are taking note. Mobile Focus.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments platform Afterpay is teaming up with retailer Gap to offer flexible spending options as the holiday shopping season gears up. A PYMNTS survey done in conjunction with PayPal indicated that people were looking for a new way to shop, making BNPL hot for the holidays.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

11 survey from Accenture, millennial participants would consider parking their money with nontraditional institutions, and they picked winners. Amazon wins, once again, at a game it didn’t even know it was playing. According to a Jan.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

billion in Halloween spending, the National Retail Federation ’s (NRF’s) annual survey projects spending for the occasion will reach $9 billion this year. Retailers are stocking up to supply children, pets and adults with their favorite decorations, candy and costumes for the season.”. Just under last year’s record $9.1

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MAY 10, 2018

This lower figure, plus the drive to digitize the market, is making the clothing industry increasingly competitive, with retailers clamoring to attract and maintain shoppers’ loyalty. The retail torch is being passed to a small cross-section of consumers, where Generation X meets the millennial generation, known as the bridge millennials.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Yet, the two most connected consumer groups — bridge millennials and superconnected consumers — have changed their habits the most. Both bridge millennials and superconnected consumers own more connected devices than the average consumer and are considered to be on the cutting edge of digital adoption.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

Shifting consumer habits are causing a sea change in the retail landscape. And businesses that are unprepared for this change – including gas station retailers – could risk getting drowned out by the competition that more quickly adapts to this reality. Technology is an essential element of Bridge Millennials’ shopping processes.

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AUGUST 31, 2017

Retailers trying to bridge the growing gap between the shopping trends of Baby Boomers, Generation Z and every demographic in between may think they have the different generations figured out, but in some cases, operating on assumptions can lead to missed sales. Millennials. Baby Boomers. was home to 81.3 was home to 81.3

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JULY 13, 2016

Move over millennials , there’s a new kid in town that is about to become nearer and dearer to retailers’ hearts: Gen Z. Gen Zers are also cautious of shopping at retailers who have had past security breaches, according to the study, with 59 percent saying they would purposely avoid shopping at such retailers.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This edition of the Subscription Commerce Conversion Index gauges subscribers’ experiences in accessing consumer retail products through subscription services and determines which categories are more successful in customer satisfaction. Retail Subscriptions Rank High in Spending. percent) and bridge millennials (37.6

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This edition of the Subscription Commerce Conversion Index gauges subscribers’ experiences in accessing consumer retail products through subscription services and determines which categories are more successful in customer satisfaction. Retail Subscriptions Rank High in Spending. percent) and bridge millennials (37.6

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Dramatic shifts are underway in the retail sector as it adjusts to consumers’ increasingly digital preferences. These retailers are accustomed to engaging with their customers in brick-and-mortar stores and building long-lasting relationships that lead to brand loyalty. billion this year — almost double last year’s total.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

According to an exclusive consumer survey, 27 percent of shoppers expect to spend less money than they did in 2019. Among those who said they would increase spend, about a third of millennials and Gen Xers said they would increase spending. Again, bridge millennials and Gen Xers led the way, with 35.7

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Millennial consumers are ready to be brand ambassadors — especially when engaging in mobile commerce with private-label debit programs. The interview with Bailey comes amid increasing focus on how millennials might change gas and convenience store payments. Millennials are ready to be engaged.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Maybe millennials really are a self-centered bunch? Mercator Advisory Group surveyed 3,009 U.S. adults in June of this year to examine the shift in gift card consumers to prepaid and rechargeable cards issued directly from retailers. The study found that these types of consumers are steadily growing.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

InMarket’s survey showed unique purchases of gift cards rose 363 percent this fall versus a year ago, which it said reflects the growing popularity of gift cards as well as the unusually early start to the holiday shopping season this year. Bridge millennials and Gen Xers led the way, with a 35.7

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The virus itself is not the only factor in play, however, with the devastating economic downturn and record-high unemployment rates also sharply reducing consumers’ purchasing power and their willingness to make retail purchases. Digital commerce is one of the only truly safe revenue streams available to retailers right now.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

The obituary for brick-and-mortar retail has been written many times. The results of a new survey found that most people — around 77 percent — plan on returning some of their gifts this holiday season, according to reports. About 20 percent of those surveyed said they would probably return upwards of 50 percent of their presents.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

and has attracted more than 3,000 retailers to its partnerships. Sykes believes the attraction of online companies and uber-retailers it simple at one level. Klarna has melded New York Fashion Week glitz with experiential retailing this year. The changes in fashion retail are being driven by three dynamics.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

28, which is six days later than last year — meaning retailers have a whole week less to sell during the holidays. What does this mean for retailers heading into the holiday shopping season? The heaviest users are millennials, members of Generation X and bridge millennials. Retailer App Trends. Nearly half (46.3

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

28, which is six days later than last year — meaning retailers have a whole week less to sell during the holidays. What does this mean for retailers heading into the holiday shopping season? The heaviest users are millennials, members of Generation X and bridge millennials. Retailer App Trends. Nearly half (46.3

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MAY 23, 2017

A recent survey by American Express shows that, unsurprisingly, millennials have the biggest appetite for digital dining experiences, from ordering take-out through a mobile app to ordering and paying through a kiosk at their table to tweeting what they’re eating. For a full report, see the survey summary from American Express.

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AUGUST 15, 2018

43 percent : That is the amount of high-income millennials who said they would be more likely to visit a gas station if its app offered them convenience, loyalty and savings. According to “ Paying At The Pump Report: What Drives Mobile Adoption ” from PYMNTS in collaboration with GasBuddy, a survey of 10,000 consumers showed that only 5.9

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JUNE 29, 2016

A lot of millennials are still living at home with their parents, but as more and more of them begin moving out in the coming years, they could have a significant impact on both the housing and rental markets. So what will fuel this significant growth in new millennial households? That number hit 21.3

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Convenience store operators would be wise to pay close attention to the purchasing habits of a certain subset of consumer: the Bridge Millennial — the first generation of connected consumers with spending power. Building A Better Bridge Millennial Gas App. For C-Stores, An Opportunity To Woo Bridge Millennials.

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JUNE 7, 2020

The world of physical retail is slowly beginning its grand reopening. In the Southeastern United States, where social distancing rules have been relaxing over the last several weeks, retail stores are already open for business, albeit under new restrictions. percent, down from its April 11 peak of 69.5 percent and 65.2

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MARCH 14, 2017

While brick-and-mortar retail can’t always compete with the flexibility and relative ease that eCommerce experiences can offer, some retailers are beginning to bring back lost foot traffic with improved in-store experiences with a focus on customization and personalization. The survey found that shoppers value personalization (26.2

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

19) released a report, dubbed “Millennial Study: Privacy vs. Customer Experience,” which charts the digital consumer preferences and behaviors of millennials in seven global markets — the U.S., Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico and Brazil — and found millennials are guarded about sharing their personal data.

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