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Find Your Place

... %, respectively) say that when they return from a trip, they start planning a new trip, demonstrating the extent to which they lead on-the-go lives. Whereas travel was a luxury that past generations tended to enjoy only once in a while (think yearly family vacation), Ys and Zs are going away more regularly because they're willing to make concessions in other areas of their lives in order to have the money and/or time for it. They believe Where There's A Will, There's Away, and are giving up spending in ...

Consumer Journeys

... procrastinationYoung consumers avoid financial purchase decisions because they can be confusing and complicated, but they can only put them off for so long. After extended periods of passive research and casual browsing, they often find themselves forced to make a decision. They hurry through the actual purchase and are rewarded with a sense of relief after their choice has been made.Related content: Cease & Assist GYM: Strengthening customer loyaltyAspirational luxury used to be about looking a certain ...

Global Social Trends

... pessimistic memes or expressing a dissatisfaction with their current living situations via social media. - JAPAN: SOCIAL MEDIA SWIMMIN’ - Forget a fun night out at the club—Japanese women are passing on the bar scene and heading to luxury hotels in the evening to sit by the pool instead. This activity has gained so much popularity that businesses have extended their pool hours to accommodate the new pastime. It’s not really about relaxing by the pool; most of the popularity is centered around ...

Well Intentioned

... expands to meet its increasingly broad consumer base. There are low-cost options (think inexpensive leggings from Walmart) as well as luxury alternatives (think $150 leggings from Live The Process). While one would assume shoppers’ wellness choices would primarily be focused on functional aspects of their purchases (as was the case before high-end, designer wellness brands existed), they are increasingly making buying decisions based on aesthetic, brand name, and exclusivity. However, rather than feel ...

Public Funds

... count, then people may have an idea because I take vacations and like to show what I'm doing...though it's always artistic photos intended to be beautiful, not to show off.HEIDI, 24, MNIf I find a deal, I will share the price, but if I splurge on something like designer sunglasses, I will just share a photos and the brand name...never the price...but it's pretty evident they are expensive!ANA, 27, UKFinancial transparency around luxury products or services isn’t always intentional. With the ...

Presence of Mind

... what it called “the quiet-car-ization of America” that is positioning silence as a luxury product. The article cites statistics such as noise ranking as the number one complaint of restaurant patrons nationally. While noise is certainly an age-old annoyance, its prevalence in the modern world has made it even more so. In fact, 72% of Ys think silence is a luxury, and 77% seek out moments of silence. As a society, we now spend more hours plugged-in than not—there are even apps to use during sleep to ...

Breaking Bad

... shows how Toronto-based drag queens craft runway-ready fashion looks from various IKEA products, celebrating their creativity and artistic spirit. - Gucci Embodies Inclusive Luxury - A brand doesn't need to have a long history of helping reduce stigmas, like IKEA does, in order to propel social norms. A brand can help do so at any time, as Gucci has shown in recent years. Though it belongs to a category that stands for exclusivity, Gucci has created a paradigm shift in asserting that luxury can ...

BrandCon

... opportunity for luxury brands that tend to have a strong heritage and an emphasis on craftsmanship to explain their history, processes, and inspiration, to create greater fandom among future consumers who may not be able to pay luxury-level prices just yet.My ideal event where I could learn from a brand would be some form of mixer-esque event. Some snacks and refreshments could be offered and there could be a presentation on what the brand is about, as well as maybe some musical performances to accompany ...

Hands On

... consultation in which the men provide insights on the special lady, their budget, and important dates (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.).Russian retailer Lamoda delivers packages via couriers who are also style consultants. Shoppers can try on items while the courier/stylist waits to receive advice/feedback, return the items they don’t want, and pay for the items they choose to keep. - PERSONAL SHOPPERS - Personal shoppers were once a luxury accessible only to the elite class, but today more and more mid ...

#RichKidsOf...

... mile to make sure their peers know just how much money they have, taking somewhat grotesque pride in one-upping each other with luxury fashion items and cars. As reported by Vice UK, flashy nightlife and the “bottle popping” that accompanies it is a relatively new phenomenon in China. In fact, nightlife establishments are developing perks for patrons that allow them to show off their status in front of their peers. One such club, Lux, orchestrates elaborate shows, that include champagne trains and ...