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Gen X
Born 1965–1980, Gen X-ers are the smallest cohort yet inherently adaptable, the ‘bridgers’ realising their digital dreams out of an analogue upbringing.
Macro Trends
Gen X Now and Next
Having long lived in the shadow of Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X are racing against time to make their influence felt, while juggling their care-giving and financial responsibilities.
Markets
Mature Romance
From Hollywood to publishing, older women are reclaiming desire, starring in box-office hits and driving a new wave of storytelling that challenges age-old stereotypes.
Viewpoints
Reframing Ageing
Jacynth Bassett, founder and CEO of global consultancy, community and campaign Ageism Is Never In Style discusses reframing the anti-ageism narrative.
Macro Trends
The Great Wealth Transfer
Wealth ownership, distribution and the politics that influence cross-generational spending are all in flux, according to the latest findings of The Future Laboratory’s report.
Viewpoints
Inter-Generational Workforces
Companies that radically change the way they employ over-50s and embrace an inter-generational workforce will win the battle for workplace talent.
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Luxury brands slow to see African potential
Luxury brands slow to see African potential
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Suzy Menkes
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IHT Conference
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Hong Kong overtakes New York for expensive retail
Hong Kong overtakes New York for expensive retail
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Causeway Bay
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Cushman & Wakefield
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Emerging markets offer lifeline to BlackBerry
Emerging markets offer lifeline to BlackBerry
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Lagos
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Local beauty brands see expansion prospects in Africa
Local beauty brands see expansion prospects in Africa
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L’Oréal
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Russia Market
Lower import duties, an improved postal service, and a surge in internet use signals a boom period is on its way for Russia’s consumers.
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Moscow
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Guests Overstay their welcome in Art Series hotels
Guests Overstay their welcome in Art Series hotels
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Banks trade token strategy for LCD display cards
Banks trade token strategy for LCD display cards
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ATM
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Hotel finds a smarter way to deliver service
Hotel finds a smarter way to deliver service
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Fingi
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Nissan applies the human touch to car interiors
Nissan applies the human touch to car interiors
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Synthetic Materials
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Collaborative Consumption
A new market is emerging for products that are better suited to being rented and shared than owned or bought. As space and resources become scarcer...
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Boutique Hotels
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eBay works with designers on Holiday Collective
eBay works with designers on Holiday Collective
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E-commerce
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V-currencies
They began as bartering currencies for a minority of online gamers and Second Life enthusiasts. But now virtual currencies are emerging as a safe, ...
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Future Of Money & Technology
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Walmart and Amex launch new consumer account
Walmart and Amex launch new consumer account
Bluebird
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American Express
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Car brands thrive in China amid luxury slowdown
Car brands thrive in China amid luxury slowdown
China
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Beijing
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Jaguar
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US beer-lovers set for a taste of the Amazon
US beer-lovers set for a taste of the Amazon
Brazil
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São Paulo
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Craft Brew
Big Ideas
Men’s luxury stores open with bespoke services
Men’s luxury stores open with bespoke services
Alexander McQueen
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Savile Row
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Huntsman
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Snap Fashion scoops technology start-up funding
Snap Fashion scoops technology start-up funding
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Marks & Spencer
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Auto brands see future in one-seater vehicles
Auto brands see future in one-seater vehicles
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Japan
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Oakley moves into technology with smart goggles
Oakley moves into technology with smart goggles
Oakley
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Goggles
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Skiing
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Scientists with Midas touch change colour of gold
Scientists with Midas touch change colour of gold
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University Of Southampton
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