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What ‘The Simpsons,’ Art And Millennials Have In Common

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“It was meant to be a criticism of the art market, and I think it’s going to double the value of the work.”. Because the millennial art buyers are arriving – and what they buy, how they buy it and how they relate to it is very different than prior generations. It’s a very fast-moving market.”. million, including fees.

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Homesharing Platforms Vie For Millennial, Gen Z Travelers

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They want convenient booking tools, fast payment methods and secure reservations when planning their trips, and these needs have not changed much as millennials have come of age. Millennials and younger generations are digitally minded and want to interact with brands that can answer their personal requests through online and mobile channels.

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AltFin’s Bumpy Ride Into An Uncertain 2019

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There were plenty of tailwinds that pushed the segment forward: A strong economy, healthy consumer interest in credit and advances in credit scoring technology were all instrumental in pushing more consumers into the market, particularly in the first half of the year. The Two Faces Of Consumer Credit. Resetting Mortgage Services.

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Kohl’s To Tap Into Facebook Data To Create Millennial Clothing Line

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Kohl’s is teaming up with the social media giant to uncover emerging brands that millennial shoppers consider cool. In another attempt to reach millennials, Kohl’s partnered with Popsugar to launch a clothing line last September. Kohl’s is following a retail movement to offer curated collections so shoppers can explore new trends.

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Wall Street Investors Place Their Bets On Millennials

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When it comes to stock market picks, Wall Street investors are placing their bets on the buying power of the millennial generation. Horton, which he believes should get a boost as more millennials become first-time homebuyers. I like to call this chart ‘millennials can’t cook,’” Ran said. homebuilder D.R. In fact, D.R.

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Amex Updates Blue Cash Card To Reflect Millennials’ Spending

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The company said the changes will go into effect on May 9, 2019. The payment company said research shows millennials are spending the most on groceries, streaming and commuting. “If I had to pick, I’d argue that the best potential fits are older millennials and Gen Xers. supermarkets and 3 percent cash back at U.S.

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Black Friday Data: Amazon Tightens Digital-First Market Share Grip

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When PYMNTS last measured Amazon’s take of the total eCommerce business it found that it touched just north of 50 percent for Q1 2020 in eCommerce market share (51.2 It even dropped from Q2 2019 (46.6 The Q3 guidance given by the company on its recent earnings call predicted a 30 to 40 percent increase over 2019. percent.

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