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Stat: Gen Z and Millennials drive demand for dumb technology

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Stat: Gen Z and Millennials drive demand for dumb technology

A new Morning Consult survey has revealed that 28% of Gen Z adults and 26% of Millennials are interested in ‘dumb phones’ – basic devices without a...
Youth : Technology : Society
Copenhagen introduces CopenPay to reward tourists for going green

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Copenhagen introduces CopenPay to reward tourists for going green

Copenhagen’s tourism board has launched CopenPay, an initiative that rewards eco-friendly actions with unique experiences.
Sustainability : Travel : Society
Stat: Usage of GLP-1 weight loss medications among young women increases

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Stat: Usage of GLP-1 weight loss medications among young women increases

A shift in obesity treatments, particularly among teenagers, is taking place, with medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro&...
Youth : Health & Wellness : Society
Sable Yong’s debut book inspires a signature scent

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Sable Yong’s debut book inspires a signature scent

Writer Sable Yong’s latest work combines the literary and olfactory worlds; Die Hot With a Vengeance is a collection of essays on vanity paired wit...
Beauty : Pop-culture & Media : Society
Arc’teryx partners with Indigenous artists on Walk Gently platform and collection

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Arc’teryx partners with Indigenous artists on Walk Gently platform and collection

High-performance outerwear brand Arc’teryx has launched Walk Gently, a design platform and clothing line amplifying Indigenous voices, created in c...
Fashion : Sports & Leisure : Society
Stat: New report reveals payday spending patterns

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Stat: New report reveals payday spending patterns

Consumer spending spikes by 33% on payday and remains elevated for another day before returning to normal levels, according to InMarket’s 2024...
Society : Finance : Retail
Hound House opens private members’ club for dogs

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Hound House opens private members’ club for dogs

A new ‘canine social collective’ is coming to Toronto, Canada, at the end of 2024. Hound House is an indoor dog park, co-working space, café, bar, ...
Society : Travel & Hospitality : Luxury
Stat: ‘Sunxiety’ sparks shift in sunscreen preferences

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Stat: ‘Sunxiety’ sparks shift in sunscreen preferences

Growing awareness of sun exposure risks means American consumers are prioritising sun protection, according to a report from behavioural research c...
Beauty : Health & Wellness : Society
Stat: Cultivated meat divides US political spectrum

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Stat: Cultivated meat divides US political spectrum

A Morning Consult survey of 2,201 adults reveals distinct political differences in the perception of cultivated meat in the US.
Youth : Food & Drink : Society
Stat: Beauty retail sales hit record high in China

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Stat: Beauty retail sales hit record high in China

China’s beauty market is booming, with the National Bureau of Statistics reporting that retail sales of cosmetics from January to May 2024 totalled...
Beauty : Retail : Society
Stat: Coolcations are on the rise for summer 2024

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Stat: Coolcations are on the rise for summer 2024

In a new report Virtuoso, the travel industry’s insiders’ club, highlights that Scandinavia and other cool destinations are top of mind for summer ...
Society : Travel & Hospitality : Sustainability
Rapha and Cycle Sisters launch modest fashion performance wear

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Rapha and Cycle Sisters launch modest fashion performance wear

British cycling brand Rapha has partnered with London’s Cycle Sisters to introduce a new collection of cycling-specific performance wear for Muslim...
Fashion : Sports & Leisure : Society
Foresight Friday: Gabriela Białkowska, creative foresight analyst

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Foresight Friday: Gabriela Białkowska, creative foresight analyst

Every Friday, the Future Laboratory team offers an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. Here, creat...
Youth : Pop-culture & Media : Society
Stat: Online grocery shopping grows as consumers embrace convenience

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Stat: Online grocery shopping grows as consumers embrace convenience

The use of home delivery for online grocery shopping has increased by 5 points since Morning Consult began tracking in 2021, reaching 22% as of May...
Retail : Food & Drink : Society
Synthesia unveils new AI avatars with full-body movement

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Synthesia unveils new AI avatars with full-body movement

Synthesia, the pioneering start-up in AI-generated avatars, is set to release an enhanced version of its hyper-realistic avatars with full-body mov...
Technology : Pop-culture & Media : Society
Stat: Klarna aims to close gender gap in women’s sports merchandise

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Stat: Klarna aims to close gender gap in women’s sports merchandise

Klarna, the global payments network, has unveiled Rep Her, an initiative aimed at addressing the gender gap in women’s sports merchandise.
Fashion : Sports & Leisure : Society
French electricity prices turn negative amid renewable surge

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French electricity prices turn negative amid renewable surge

French electricity prices turned negative in June 2024 as a combination of decreased demand and increased renewable energy output prompted some nuc...
Sustainability : Society : Technology
Stat: US women disillusioned with dating apps

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Stat: US women disillusioned with dating apps

A new study by Morning Consult released in June 2024 highlights growing dissatisfaction among American women with online dating platforms.
Youth : Pop-culture & Media : Society
Asda introduces Nanzones for older football fans

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Asda introduces Nanzones for older football fans

British supermarket chain Asda has launched Nanzones, in-store football fan zones for senior citizens to watch the Euro 2024 matches
Sports & Leisure : Society : Health & Wellness
Stat: UK consumers are ready to use AI to buy fashion

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Stat: UK consumers are ready to use AI to buy fashion

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising fashion retail by refining purchasing functionality, ensuring seamless user experiences and optimising o...
Artificial Intelligence : Retail : Fashion
Stat: Employers should prepare for a Great Resignation 2.0

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Stat: Employers should prepare for a Great Resignation 2.0

A new wave of resignations is brewing as employees worldwide feel increasingly overworked and underpaid, according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes ...
Workplace : Cost Of Living : Society
Innovation Debrief 2024–2025

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Innovation Debrief 2024–2025

Discover the top 50 innovations shaping tomorrow in our Innovation Debrief 2024–2025.
Society : Design : Innovation
Introducing Butterflies, an app for AI and humans to socialise

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Introducing Butterflies, an app for AI and humans to socialise

Would you interact with a friendly bot online? Newly launched platform Butterflies is betting that most people would happily entertain conversation...
AI : Technology : Society
Stat: Young investors favour crypto and collectables over stocks and bonds

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Stat: Young investors favour crypto and collectables over stocks and bonds

High-net-worth (HNW) Gen Z and Millennials in the US are increasingly looking beyond the traditional stock and bonds markets to build their wealth,...
Luxury : Society : Gen Z
Stat: Gusto survey reveals LGBTQ+ business owners prioritise community

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Stat: Gusto survey reveals LGBTQ+ business owners prioritise community

A new study from payroll specialists Gusto highlights the civic-minded motivations of LGBTQ+ founders in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Workplace : Inclusivity : Society
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