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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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NEW DATA: Relevance Test: Majority Of Consumers Find Bank Web Content Lacking

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Restrictions on in-branch interaction are now causing financial institutions (FIs) to better engage with consumers and offer personalized banking experiences with mobile apps, online chat and contextual video content. One-third are very interested in using it for learning purposes, as well.

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Why Retailers Should Stop Focusing On Millennials

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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. Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst for the NPD Group, told USA Today that advertisers are mistaken to put all their eggs in the millennial basket.

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Here’s How Millennials Are Shopping This Holiday Season

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The saying that it’s better to give than receive might not be totally lost on millennials , because most millennials are planning on spending significantly more this holiday season than last year. So, what are millennials going to spend their money on this holiday season?

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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. And there's a huge opportunity.

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Millennials Tap Facebook For eProcurement

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A survey released by the company on Thursday (March 24) found that, at one-third of the businesses surveyed, millennials aged 20–35 are the sole decision-makers when it comes to sourcing and purchasing for their companies. The electronic aspect of procurement goes beyond the desktop, too.

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The Rise Of Apparel Subscriptions, Social Commerce And BNPL

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In digital retail, the social commerce category is completing the year with a flourish as consumers discover new ways to shop from shared videos and social posts. And in payment methods, millennials have shown remarkable interest in buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings. Data: 89% : Portion of millennials who own credit cards.