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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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Why Retailers Should Stop Focusing On Millennials

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It seems that retailers and marketers don’t. 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. Nor should they assume that millennial-focused ads will trigger boomers’ desire for perennial youth.

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L’Oréal, Instagram Lead Late-Year Social Commerce Push

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New announcements from Instagram , L’Oréal and Snap lead the way, as consumers find new ways to shop from shared videos and social posts. Instagram’s announcement that it will make its Reels feature shoppable is a clear response to TikTok’s popularity and the latest in Facebook’s corporate push toward more commerce and video.

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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. The exclusive product-drop ecosystem is on fire, the online market and just the frequency with which customers are transacting is definitely elevating.

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How Many Dedicated Content Channels Do Millennials Need?

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It took traditional media outlets a few extra years to figure out that millennials don’t quite care for getting their news and entertainment from the same places their parents did, but now that the cat’s out of the bag on these consumers’ on-the-go smartphone habits , brands everywhere are scrambling for a piece of the mobile pie.

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Why Are Half Of Millennials Still Using Print Coupons?

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First, video killed the radio star. But just when the last iPods started giving way to entirely online streaming services, millennial audiophiles suddenly fell back in love with vinyl records — a music format they never even knew growing up. Then, CDs, MP3s and the iPod caused the death of their predecessors.

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How Brands Use Celebrity Influencers In China

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How consumers interact and respond to celebrities pitching branded products in China is very different than the way consumers in the U.S. do, but a new study takes a look at how brands are using popular Chinese celebrities as influencers to reach potential customers. A celebrity in China will have relationships with 10 to 20 brands.

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