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As Classic Video Games Turn Into Collectibles, Can eCommerce Keep Up?

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It seems that old-fashioned video games are that hot new item, assuming they are in pristine condition and come in factory packaging, according to a new report in The New York Times. No doubt millennials will be blamed for some of this, as they have been scapegoated for the decline of diamonds and certain fast-casual restaurant chains.

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What Post-Millennials Like

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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. But the real surprise here comes from post-millennial media viewing numbers.

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NEW DATA: Relevance Test: Majority Of Consumers Find Bank Web Content Lacking

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Restrictions on in-branch interaction are now causing financial institutions (FIs) to better engage with consumers and offer personalized banking experiences with mobile apps, online chat and contextual video content. One-third are very interested in using it for learning purposes, as well.

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Why Retailers Should Stop Focusing On Millennials

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With marketers clamoring to attract the fleeting attention of millennial and Gen Z shoppers, the older demographic (roughly between the ages of 53 and 71) is often overlooked. Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst for the NPD Group, told USA Today that advertisers are mistaken to put all their eggs in the millennial basket.

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Chrysler’s New Minivan For Millennials Takes Selfies

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The car, named the Fiat Chrysler Portal, comes fit with a focus on millennials with families. Chrysler is calling it the “minivan for millennials.” Possibly the most millennial-centric features, however, are the built-in cameras for taking selfies from each of the six seats.

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Millennials Tap Facebook For eProcurement

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A survey released by the company on Thursday (March 24) found that, at one-third of the businesses surveyed, millennials aged 20–35 are the sole decision-makers when it comes to sourcing and purchasing for their companies. The electronic aspect of procurement goes beyond the desktop, too.

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Why Millennials And Gen Z Could Save 2020's Holiday Shopping Season

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We see millennial and Gen Z customers absolutely shopping, and the brands that deeply understand them are growing at faster rates than they have ever grown before,” Molnar said. And there's a huge opportunity.