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Can Sneaker Sales Save The Lagging Apparel Industry?

PYMNTS

Fashion is largely fueling the rise in footwear sales, as many consumers, especially millennials, “prefer matching their footwear with their daily outfits,” according to the TechNavio report. Celebrity-endorsed fashion, sponsoring sports teams and attracting consumers through social media are some marketing initiatives adopted by vendors.

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The Beauty Tech Revolution: The Startups, Investors, Products And Tech Reshaping Personal Care

CB Insights

Consumers, especially millennials, are looking for products that promise not only to make them look better in the moment, but to improve the health of their skin or the quality of their hair over the long term. Beauty media platform and subscription service. Social media-focused cosmetics brand spun out of a digital media group.

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Finovate Fall 2016 Live Blog – Day 1

William Mills

I’ve heard that financial planners are having a hard time getting Millennials thinking about retirement but instead focus on short-term financial goals – homes, vacations, etc. Charlotte, NC-based tech company founded eight years ago by a 14-year FinTech veteran from FIS. As always, how does this company make money? Founded: May 2007.

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