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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.
Micro Trends
Menopause Travel
A wave of luxurious, expert-led travel businesses is shattering taboos and redefining menopause with a focus on education, empowerment and enjoyment.
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.
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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.
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UK income Just Not keeping up with living costs
UK income Just Not keeping up with living costs
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Retail Analysis: Hotel meets boutique in luxury collaboration
Hotel meets boutique in luxury collaboration between Le Royal Monceau and Paris boutique chain L’Éclaireur.
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Café disloyalty cards gain stamp of approval
Café disloyalty cards gain stamp of approval
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Luxury brands make Korea move to target Asia
Luxury brands make Korea move to target Asia
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Kraft reveals new data on environmental impact
Kraft reveals new data on environmental impact
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Banksy campaign is a steal for hotel guests
Banksy campaign is a steal for hotel guests
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Partners are a good match for new men’s store
Partners are a good match for new men’s store
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Gilt Group
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Flash sales here to stay
New York – The flash sales market arrived with the recession in 2008 and now that online consumers have become used to discounted merchandise and s...
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Portas goes to town on the future of retail
Portas goes to town on the future of retail
Mary Portas
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Coca-Cola caps top ad with a rise in sales
Coca-Cola caps top ad with a rise in sales
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Rental site lets users take bikes for a spin
Rental site lets users take bikes for a spin
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Russian retail on the slow road to recovery
Russian retail on the slow road to recovery
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US web users find a place for geolocation apps
US web users find a place for geolocation apps
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Patagonia Media shows an uncommon thread
Patagonia Media shows an uncommon thread
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Local Brazilian currency hits the right note
Local Brazilian currency hits the right note
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eBay uses QR codes to get window shoppers giving
eBay uses QR codes to get window shoppers giving
Toys
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New pop-up retail park thinks out of the box
New pop-up retail park thinks out of the box
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Shoreditch
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Christmas shoppers will pay more but buy less
Christmas shoppers will pay more but buy less
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Retail culture gets techy in Middle East and Africa
Retail culture gets techy in Middle East and Africa
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Markets
Hot Luxury: Brazil’s retail potential
Retailers and brands were focused on the retail potential of Brazil at the International Herald Tribune (IHT) luxury conference earlier this month ...
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Suzy Menkes
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