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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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Retail Analysis: Man on the Boon
Retail Analysis: Man on the Boon
Man On The Boon
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Spanish Homedulgence hits hospitality industry
Spanish Homedulgence hits hospitality industry
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Just Nots
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Smithfield Case launches shopping service for men
Smithfield Case launches shopping service for men
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Collaborative consumers kick-start a revolution
Collaborative consumers kick-start a revolution
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Zipcar
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Parisian retailer has a Nose for a good scent
Parisian retailer has a Nose for a good scent
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Paris
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The Luxury Matrix Stage Three : Emotion and experience
What we said: ‘At this stage, customers are less concerned with brand and value, and more with the uniqueness of the experience on offer and the em...
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Instant Inspiration Retail
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Chinese appetite for fashion drives ad spend
Chinese appetite for fashion drives ad spend
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Crowd-funded console brings games back to TV
Crowd-funded console brings games back to TV
Ouya
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Cash-strapped Australians turn to private labels
Cash-strapped Australians turn to private labels
Australia
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Private Label
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Supermarkets
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YouTube broadcasts live prayers from Mecca
YouTube broadcasts live prayers from Mecca
Muslims
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Ramadam
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YouTube
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Google paves the way for pedestrians in Africa
Google paves the way for pedestrians in Africa
Google
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App
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US retailers begin lo-hi retail collaboration
US retailers begin lo-hi retail collaboration
Neiman Marcus
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Target
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Council Fashion Designers America
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Biodegradable lamp brings Flos sweet success
Biodegradable lamp brings Flos sweet success
Flos
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Lighting
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Bio-on
Markets
The Luxury Matrix Stage Two : Discernment and Worth
What we said: ‘At Stage Two, customers uses their wealth to buy brands, products and services that enable them to articulate higher levels of taste...
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Dunhill
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Luxup offers Travel & Hospitality an exclusive experience
Luxup offers Travel & Hospitality an exclusive experience
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Concierge
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Renault gives autonomy to French Just Nots
Renault gives autonomy to French Just Nots
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French wineries appeal to Chinese tourists
French wineries appeal to Chinese tourists
Chinese
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French
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China is gearing up for an e-commerce boom
China is gearing up for an e-commerce boom
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Oil wealth fuels demand for new malls in Iraq
Oil wealth fuels demand for new malls in Iraq
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Luxury fashion houses focus on jewellery
Luxury fashion houses focus on jewellery
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Louis Vuitton
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