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JANUARY 22, 2020

For retailers, nothing really ever comes easy — and things aren’t getting any easier, at least when it involves gaining and retaining customers. Indeed, as the recently completed National Retail Federation (NRF) retail show in New York City demonstrated, commerce keeps moving to what Webster called in the webinar a “customer-centric approach.”

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AUGUST 31, 2017

Retailers trying to bridge the growing gap between the shopping trends of Baby Boomers, Generation Z and every demographic in between may think they have the different generations figured out, but in some cases, operating on assumptions can lead to missed sales. Millennials. Baby Boomers. was home to 81.3 was home to 81.3

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DECEMBER 24, 2019

All that’s left now, more or less, is the rush of returns that will all but overwhelm some retailers. Sneakers, of course, are always popular,” and that popularity looks likely to hold well after the 2019 holiday shopping season — thanks to the preferences of younger shoppers, including millennials and Generation Z. Top Sellers.

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MAY 24, 2016

Millennial moms have been written about fairly exhaustively. Millennials, that precious group of consumers aged 18-34, are no longer merely a trendy demographic. And moms are typically our nation’s shoppers. Millennial dads could be the future of retail. Millennial dads could be the future of retail.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

After successful test runs in Boston, Philadelphia and Tampa, the CVS membership program CarePass will expand nationally with free delivery for an annual fee, CNBC reported on Monday (Aug. The pilot program indicated that 20 percent of users were millennials and that CarePass members spent 15-20 percent more at CVS.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Applebee’s has announced that it has partnered with DoorDash for national delivery, the company said in a press release. In the broader retail landscape], behavior is changing, and guests are more comfortable consuming and purchasing things on their phones and online,” Gladstone said. 1, and every Sunday through football season.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

Despite t he National Retail Federation reporting that grocery stores topped the “hot list” of retailers for the year , supermarkets are having a tricky time luring millennials into bringing a basket or cart down the aisles. Gone are the days when baby boomers bring lists to their local supermarket.

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JUNE 23, 2017

Some national chains even embraced delivery options for the first time. Going Mobile to Win over Millennials. To win them over, many restaurants are betting that millennials prefer their meals with a side of technology. Increasingly, restaurants are turning to smartphones to speed up service and keep customers happy.

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MAY 26, 2017

Millennials are never, ever going to buy homes. Why millennials are never going to buy homes is more of a jump ball. According to the National Federation of Retailers, 81 percent of millennials report at least aspiring to homeowners as hip, even if they aren’t there yet.

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JUNE 29, 2016

A lot of millennials are still living at home with their parents, but as more and more of them begin moving out in the coming years, they could have a significant impact on both the housing and rental markets. So what will fuel this significant growth in new millennial households? That number hit 21.3

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OCTOBER 6, 2020

To help merchants and promote Afterpay in-store payment services to individuals before the busy holiday shopping season, buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay and Simon have announced a national collaboration. Millennial and Gen Z shoppers are focusing on sustainable and ethical fashion and retail more than before.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

We have deep dives into unattended retail, rapid settlements and cybersecurity, as well as news on Mastercard receiving the go-ahead from China’s central bank to set up a bank clearing business. NEW DATA: Consumers Like Cashier-less Retail But Retailers Aren’t Hitting The Mark. Wells Fargo CEO Reorganizes Business Units.

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MAY 20, 2017

No, we’re talking about the real debate in America and the answer to the most important questions facing our nation today. Are millennials eating too many avocados on toast for their own good? No, we’re not talking about the appointment of the Special Prosecutor to investigate the firing of James Comey.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

And that, according to new data released by the National Retail Federation , is precisely the point, as Halloween is a less “traditional” holiday than most and therefore more open to different interpretations for how to celebrate it. Millennials are also the top costume spenders, spending $42.39 billion on U.S.

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JUNE 7, 2019

Forget millennials, that consumer segment that is blamed for the downfall of most everything while also being the target of many innovative efforts. Single consumers are a force of nature as well when it comes to retail. At least that’s the case when talking about toilet paper – specifically, the Charmin Forever Roll. Singles’ Day.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

As many as 72 percent of bridge millennials say mobile apps are important for accessing bank accounts. In a bit of granular detail, the authority will offer up two “full bank” licenses, which will allow non-banking companies to offer a gamut of services, including taking on deposits from retail customers.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Retailers are certainly in the swing of things. The retailer is also planning events based on popular culture, with Pokémon, Frozen and Star Wars on the roster. Aiming to attract more kids and parents to the store, the retailer is aiming to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Consumer Preferences. That’s not all.

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MARCH 16, 2016

Whole Foods and other retailers capitalizing on the at-home health food craze were able to get out in front of millennial eating trends — or, at least, start riding at the crest of the wave. In the morning, TGI Fridays hopes young millennials will come in to work at reservable tables. ” Hang out they’ll have to.

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APRIL 24, 2017

And most of the nation got a good chuckle — except perhaps the investors who threw $125 million at the disruptive future of juice. The long-suffering team at American Express has a new headache to handle — losing the love of those millennial customers. In fairness, Juicero strongly recommends hand-squeezing the juice. Ready to jump in?

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JUNE 29, 2016

A lot of millennials are still living at home with their parents, but as more and more of them begin moving out in the coming years, they could have a significant impact on both the housing and rental markets. So what will fuel this significant growth in new millennial households? That number hit 21.3

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AUGUST 9, 2016

A new study by The NPD Group found that anything related to health and wellness ­­— like wearable technology , basketball gear, sweats and active bottoms (AKA exercise pants), running products, outdoor sports and toys, running gear, portable beverageware — were among the fastest-growing retail categories between Dec. 2014 and Dec.

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 6, 2019

JPMorgan Chase's millennial-friendly digital banking app Finn is shutting down, just one year after it rolled out nationally. The […].

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MAY 10, 2018

In an interview with PYMNTS, National Business Systems VP David Riley noted a lack of awareness in the field for smaller firms across several verticals. Of those verticals seeing fraud, anything that is sold in high-end and medium retail is hit often, and hard, as are liquor operations.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

While a National Retail Federation survey found that 65.5 percent) said that they had already made up their minds to send the funds to savings accounts rather than a retailer’s till. It’s just implausible to think that customers will run to traditional retail with their tax refunds in hand.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

As the online grocery business grows, retailers that sell the products that stock refrigerators and pantries across the country are seeking to expand their marketing efforts across multiple channels — online and in-store. Retailers can take advantage of other social media platforms too, such as Snapchat.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Report: Millennials, Buy Now Pay Later And The Shifting Dynamics Of Online Credit. Nearly 90 percent of millennials have credit cards, yet still seek new ways to finance their online purchases. Retail Will Play Major Role In Vaccine Distribution. eBay: Offline Payment Preferences Are Changing Online Habits .

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after weeks of seeking to avoid national shutdown in favor of local tiered limitations, has imposed another strict national lockdown aimed at halting the coronavirus’ spread. Consumers aren’t going into a commerce coma, as retail experts around the world seem to fear. In the U.K.,

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MAY 11, 2018

That’s one of the driving ideas behind a new service that Marriott International recently launched for Chinese travelers going overseas — a service that also helps to demonstrate how the country’s growing tourist class is changing payments and retail. Last year, the U.S.-based But mobile is only the beginning.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

According to the BDO Retail Compass Survey of CMOs, nearly 60 percent of marketers plan to leverage mobile in their marketing strategies this holiday season. Although less than 10 percent of marketers say they plan to focus on generic mobile coupons, retailers will be offering bargain hunters other ways to get a deal.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Interestingly, a 3 percent increase in Amazon’s stock price was worth about $14 billion – meaning the marketplace excitement generated by Amazon’s announcement essentially made the acquisition of the nation’s sixth-largest grocery store chain a freebie. Even if that is not quite how they would characterize it.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

He said retailers and service providers need to address such anxieties as they sketch out their digital and omnicommerce strategies and think about what new tech to put in place. As long as retailers focus on creating such safe spaces, he said, “the future is bright.”. And that is where a lot of stress is created.”. Gauthier said.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Last week, Sears CEO Edward Lampert got personal as he went into detail about the retailer’s continuing woes and the challenges it (and many other “old-line” retailers like it) face in a rapidly changing industry. According to a new projection from National Retail Federation, retail sales are estimated to grow just 3.1

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APRIL 23, 2019

Last week, wireless carrier T-Mobile announced it would throw its hat into the mobile banking arena with the national rollout of T-Mobile MONEY. percent of Bridge Millennials, ages 30 to 40, said mobile apps were important in accessing bank accounts, compared to 53.8 percent of Bridge Millennials did so. In fact, 72.4

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The great holiday shopping rush is upon us and the annual spending extravaganza is underway as retailers do anything and everything within their power to try to lure in that enhanced consumer spend. Boomers will be the earliest shoppers out of the gate, with a majority (57 percent) reporting that they plan to shop pre-Black Friday.

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OCTOBER 6, 2019

Go Global Retail announced its plans to acquire the assets of ModCloth from Walmart. ModCloth offers exclusive indie and vintage-inspired women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for 18- to 35-year-old women, while Go Global Retail is a brand investment platform for strategic investors in the consumer sector.

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

The Mintel survey indicated the lion’s share of respondents who identified themselves as millennials or Generation Z preferred experiences over gifts. A similar study this year indicated that number increased to approximately half. Most reportedly purchased new merchandise.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 5, 2022

Then came this bubble generation they named millennials. Ever call your millennial child only to get a text back asking "what?" There is a fintech firm, SoFi, that was born in 2011, that focuses on millennials financial needs. Because that is what millennials needed at the time. We can ignore millennials no more.'

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