Shop Talk Mar 17, 2019 ... shop together for items that are intended to elevate future social experiences—as they look to Go Big Or Go Home with their social calendars, they shop for clothes, accessories, props, and more to Dress To Thrill and take their plans to the next level, and thereby view shopping as part of the overall experience.Shopping Online Vs. In-StoreDespite the perception that brick-and-mortar retail is dying, three of the four generations in the U.S. prefer to shop in-store rather than online: 64% of ...
Fact or (Science) Fiction? — What's Real in the Metaverse? Sep 29, 2022 gaming gen z gender media & entertainment retail technology travel augmented reality books college ethics fitness gamification internet of things personalization school social media toys video virtual reality wearables ... Cassandra's 2022 Tech and Metaverse ReportWelcome to Cassandra's "Fact or (Science) Fiction? — What's Real in the Metaverse?" Report.We recommend viewing the following slides in full screen mode. ...
No Joy in Division Mar 21, 2020 ... ” people with opposing political views compared to overall U.S. youth. The act of unfriending or unfollowing friends or family members on social media is a defensive mechanism done for a few different reasons.Unfollowing and unfriending, while passive acts, allow youth to protect their emotional health, which we know is a priority for both Ys and Zs. In doing this, youth assert control of their online environment and their mental health. Some youth who defriend and/or unfollow do so to avoid an ...
No Money, More Problems Sep 16, 2019 ... workforce—often tens of thousands of dollars in debt—the economy crashed, taking with it their best job prospects and the promise of salaries that could pay down this debt. The Atlantic's Annie Lowrey noted that Ys graduated into the worst job market in 80 years, which "did not just mean a few years of high unemployment, or a couple years living in their parents’ basements. It meant a full decade of lost wages." And even as wage growth is finally picking up, Ys were some of the hardest hit ...
Bot or Not Sep 14, 2016 retail customer service shopping Venture Consumers ... The future of stellar customer service lies in striking the right balance between technology, like “bots,” and a personalized human touch.Technology has afforded shoppers superpowers of sorts; they can access virtually any product at the click of a button and compare prices with ease, meaning that selection and sales are no longer the major differentiators they once were when choosing among retailers. In this modern shopping landscape, in which many stores offer the same or similar products and ...
Shop Right Jun 17, 2016 parenting retail brick-and-mortar experiences shopping On/Off ... children’s needs are still appreciated by parents, but they’re no longer the major draw they once were. Now that parents can buy almost anything online, their relationship with shopping is changing. Their incentives for stepping inside a store have gone from “have to” to “want to,” and chaotic environments are no longer making the cut. Instead, Y parents are gravitating towards stress-free stores that foster Presence of Mind while also providing entertaining experiences for parent and child alike. Now ...
No New Friends Dec 09, 2017 social life friends ... . Although youth are generally friendly, it takes work to actually become friends. It’s not a sign that they dislike new people or want to leave them out, but rather a symptom of young people’s preference for quality over quantity: 82% of youth in the U.S. and 78% in the UK would prefer to have a small group of friends they are very close to rather than a large group of friends they are not very close to. This No New Friends attitude results in particularly strong bonds once they’re built, but makes it ...
High Society Sep 17, 2019 ... fears about things like the environment, politics, and the state of the world in general, and economic instability—is almost shocking at first glance, but less so once you factor in that for many modern youth (and Ys especially), institutional distrust has caused some to turn away from thinking that governmental, religious, or educational institutions have their best interests at heart. Almost expecting that these institutions will no longer protect them, youth are turning to the brands they ...
There's No Place Like Home(town) Dec 11, 2018 ... am. It's where my family still lives and I visit there often so it hasn't really left me.DANIEL, 18, UKAs half of U.S. and UK Trendsetters are proud to tell others where they were born or where their family is from, youth are finding as many ways as possible to broadcast their backstory. Many youth put the city and/or state that they’re from in their Instagram, dating profiles, or other social media bios to immediately announce where they’re from in online interactions, which are as real to them ...
Shop Class Mar 18, 2014 retail brick-and-mortar experiences shopping Fauxsumerism ... Gens Y and Z are seeking unique store experiences, ranging from special events to hands-on classes, as brand and retailer points of entry.Experiences have become a key form of social currency among young people, who value them for their minimalist footprint (most don’t require the accumulation of possessions), self-improvement tools, and storytelling material. Similar to how the growing practice of Fauxsumerism affords consumers the identity markers of consumption and brand affiliation at no ...