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12 Industries Experts Say Millennials Are Killing — And Why They’re Wrong

CB Insights

Every few weeks, another story about the dreaded generation surfaces: millennials are killing casual dining; millennials are killing breakfast cereal; millennials are killing home ownership. Millennials aren’t shunning luxury goods; they’re just renting them instead of buying. Millennials are in debt.

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Data Dive: Disappointment Edition

PYMNTS

It’s something the Chicago Cubs fans (and fans of “curses” being broken) know well this week, as their team of destiny has decided not to win them all — as of today, they are still one game behind. Disappointed millennials rejected by credit card companies. Millennials — Once Rejected, Twice Shy.

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Facebook Urges Retailers To Start Investing In Mobile … Now!

PYMNTS

Speaking at a trade conference in Chicago earlier this week, Facebook’s Head of U.S. Millennials want mobile apps, while older users still prefer the mobile web.”. Lewis also called out the importance of video and content built for mobile experiences. Mobile isn’t a thing. It’s the thing,” Lewis said.

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Amazon Tracker: Busy Week

PYMNTS

India now has Amazon, Amazon Prime membership options and Amazon Video. Stateside, the coveted millennial market accounted for the largest share of online apparel revenue in 2015 and 2016, according to insight from market research and analytics firm Slice Intelligence. Additionally, Amazon is testing a P2P marketplace in Bangalore.

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QSR Ordering Kiosks Evolved From A 1980s Solution For Out-Of-Stock Shoes

PYMNTS

Through the kiosks , customers could also view different styles on a video screen, while the machine would literally talk to customers and sell them on the features of different shoes. And the Chicago Tribune noted in 1987 that other retailers such as Levi Strauss & Co. The system was created by California-based ByVideo Inc.

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Good News from Gen Next

Independent Banker

Out of Mom and Dad’s basement, millennials are primed to become your next best customers. He’s a high school senior who lives in suburban Chicago. Bauhs is on the tail end of the “millennial” generation, which is commonly defined as those born between 1980 and 2000. By Ed Avis. Meet Jack Bauhs, your next customer.

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Good News from Gen Next

Independent Banker

Out of Mom and Dad’s basement, millennials are primed to become your next best customers. He’s a high school senior who lives in suburban Chicago. Bauhs is on the tail end of the “millennial” generation, which is commonly defined as those born between 1980 and 2000. By Ed Avis. Meet Jack Bauhs, your next customer.