Generation X

“Silver Bullet” to Reach Consumers This Holiday Shopping Season Doesn’t Exist

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Woman, Exercise, Gen, Travel, GLOBE, Final good, Growth, COVID, Behavior, Generation Z, Creativity, Man, COVID-19, Boomer, Baby boomers, Solution, Telecom, Retail, Tourism, Sales, Generation X, Cost escalation

Interest in holiday shopping, traveling and gatherings are all down compared to a year ago, despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Key Points: 
  • Interest in holiday shopping, traveling and gatherings are all down compared to a year ago, despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • This holiday season, businesses need to find ways to enhance the joy, improve the overall experience and minimize customers stresses.
  • Escalent asked how inflation, the economy/supply chain issues and COVID-19 are impacting holiday shopping and holiday travel plans:
    32% expect to spend less this holiday season, while only 16% see themselves spending more than in 2021.
  • Supply chain issues are expected to continue to impact consumers and retailers through the holiday season.

State Street Global Advisors Survey: Inflation Causing Stress and Anxiety; Nearly Half of Investors Believe It Has Not Peaked

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Personal Finance, Finance, Banking, Millennials, Thought Leadership, Professional Services, Baby Boomers, Consumer, Generation X, Asset Management, ETF, Multimedia, Risk, Gen, State Street Corporation, FINRA, NYSE, Fund, SPDR, State Street Global Advisors, Investment, Prospectus, LLC, SSGA, Research, Optimism, ESG, Communication, Standard, State Street, Habit, SIPC, Gasoline, Education, Program, Retirement, Dow Jones, Partnership, Pain, Uncertainty, Generation, Goal, Index, S&P, Pension, Overalls, Practice management software, Cryptocurrency, Bank, Marketing, Risk management, Financial adviser, Security (finance), Insurance, Generation X, Millennials, Boomer, Prodege, Generation X

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220808005847/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220808005847/en/
    49% of investors do not think inflation has peaked according to State Street Global Advisors' Inflation Impact Survey.
  • Less than half of Gen X-ers (32%) and Boomers (40%) are confident theyll reach their financial goals due to rising inflation.
  • For four decades, State Street Global Advisors has served the worlds governments, institutions and financial advisors.
  • Distributor: State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation.

ACF Integrates Perfect Corp.’s Market-Leading AI-Powered Skin Diagnostic Technology to Provide Personalized Skincare Product Recommendations

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Monday, August 8, 2022
Luxury, Technology, Men, Millennials, Consumer, Lifestyle, Apps, Applications, Photography, Generation Z, Generation X, Cosmetics, Audio, Video, Retail, Other Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Women, Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, Name, Industry, CEO, ROI, Technology, Growth, Environment, Software as a service, Skin, Beauty, Perfect, ACF, Partnership, Artificial intelligence, Social media, Augmented reality, Digital, Solution, Animal, Corp, AR, Cosmetics, Medical device, Online shopping

Through this partnership, ACF will integrate Perfect Corp.s AI-powered Skin Diagnostic technology that enables an assessment of key skin concerns, including wrinkles, moisture, and redness, and provide each customer with a skincare regimen customized to their individual needs.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, ACF will integrate Perfect Corp.s AI-powered Skin Diagnostic technology that enables an assessment of key skin concerns, including wrinkles, moisture, and redness, and provide each customer with a skincare regimen customized to their individual needs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220808005548/en/
    ACF Integrates Perfect Corp.'s Market-Leading AI-Powered Skin Diagnostic Technology to Provide Personalized Skincare Product Recommendations (Graphic: Business Wire)
    ACF provides its customers with the latest innovations in skincare.
  • By leveraging Perfect Corp.s AI-powered Skin Diagnostic technology, ACF can guarantee personalized product recommendations, tailored to each customers individual skin concerns.
  • To discover expert AI skin technology insights and unlock powerful ROI secrets, read Perfect Corp.s Complete Guide to AI Skin Technology .

Retail Roundup: Q2 2022 - Latest Retail Report Shows Buyers Are Embracing Change as They Continue to Navigate Supply Chain Pressures

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Online, Collection, The, Gen, Industry, CEO, Generation X, LGBTQ, Sunscreen, Health, SPF, SAN, Trust, ECRM, Awareness, Cat food, Online shopping, Skin care, Q2, CBD

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While 2022 started with the pandemic primarily behind us, new challenges have emerged that again challenge retail buyers of consumer-packaged goods. Supply chain issues were the focus of Q2, along with the emergence of inflationary pressures. Health and healthier food categories sit beside convenience foods on the most searched lists in Q2, along with an unsurprising second quarter of top searches for pet food, CBD, and the seasonal re-emergence of sun protection and cooling.

Key Points: 
  • Supply chain issues were the focus of Q2, along with the emergence of inflationary pressures.
  • Online retail product discovery and purchasing platform RangeMe analyzes user data from more than 15,000 retail buyers and around 200,000 suppliers to help report the latest trends.
  • Results from its Retail Roundup: Q2 2022 report show that buyers are taking trends seriously and are planning ahead, having learned from supply chain issues and forthcoming inflation costs.
  • The platform empowers retail buyers to efficiently discover innovative and emerging products, while streamlining the inbound product submission process.

Kids, coupons, and social media among top influences for US parents shopping back-to-school

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Target, Generation Z, Optimism, Multimedia, Walmart, American Eagle, Technology, Research, Social media, TikTok, Parent, Millennials, Social commerce, Tutoring, Online shopping, Generation X, Amazon, Mintel

58% of parents agree that back-to-school shopping is stressful compared to just 19% in 2019.

Key Points: 
  • 58% of parents agree that back-to-school shopping is stressful compared to just 19% in 2019.
  • 71% of parents say convenience is more important than price when back-to-school shopping.
  • And while moms prioritize school recommendations (41%) and promotions/coupons (40%), brand familiarity (32%) and social media (33%) are dads' go-to sources for back-to-school shopping.
  • Retailer recommendations (15%) and 'other parents' (13%) seem to be the last places parents look for shopping ideas.

‘Your Calling Is Calling’: New Timberland PRO® Campaign Celebrates Those Who Follow Their Passion and Find Purpose in the Skilled Trades

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Monday, August 1, 2022
Professional Services, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Generation Z, Generation X, Millennials, Other Education, Continuing, Education, Training, Women, Teens, Men, Fashion, Building Systems, Retail, Urban Planning, REIT, Landscape, Consumer, Human Resources, Interior Design, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Social Media, Construction & Property, VF Corporation, Awareness, Freedom, Woman, Ageing, Partnership, Workforce, Commerce, The Martin Agency, US, Multimedia, Organization, Work, Heart, Generation, Life, Trade, Man, Perception, Nature, Fashion, Public relations

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220801005737/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220801005737/en/
    New Timberland PRO campaign shines a light on the bold spirit and determination at the heart of the skilled trade community.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    To help raise awareness for the skilled trades gap and to attract and inspire the next generation of skilled workers, Timberland PRO introduces a new campaign that celebrates those who follow their passion and find purpose either renewed, or for the first time in the skilled trades.
  • This campaign is the latest manifestation of Timberland PROs commitment to changing the perception of skilled trades and creating the next generation of trades workers.
  • To learn more and share in Timberlands mission, visit a Timberland store, timberland.com or follow @timberland or @timberlandpro.

Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for CycleBar

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Monday, August 1, 2022
Sports, Other Sports, Health, Women, Men, Millennials, Generation Z, Fitness & Nutrition, Biking, Cycling, Generation X, Consumer, CA, Running, BFT, Dance, International development, CEO, NYSE, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Founder, Health, Fitness, Yoga, Barre, Leadership, Boxing, Company, AKT, STRIDE, Pilates, Master franchise, Hill of Row, Video game, Nightclub, Retail, Inc.

Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for CycleBar , the worlds largest indoor cycling brand.

Key Points: 
  • Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for CycleBar , the worlds largest indoor cycling brand.
  • The agreement, signed with Xponentials Master Franchisee for Club Pilates in Japan, gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license at least 30 CycleBar studios in Japan over the next 10 years.
  • It follows recent announcements of new master franchise agreements by Xponential Fitness for the UK and Mexico.
  • The Master Franchisee for CycleBar in Japan is entrepreneur Naoki Shimabukuro, CEO of Club Pilates Japan Co. Ltd.

Coin Up Donation Platform Launches The Generosity Quiz, to Help Next Gen Donors Connect With Causes They Care About

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Friday, July 29, 2022
Millennials, Baby boomers, Generation Z, Social media, SAN, Personality, BIG, Bill, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Coin, Generation X, IDEO, Management, Cryptocurrency

SAN DIEGO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Z and Millennials are poised to be the leading force in charitable giving. 84% of millennials already give to charity, and as they age and increase their wealth, they will surpass Baby Boomers and Gen Xers in terms of dollars donated. These emerging philanthropists are also powerful societal changemakers, passionate about supporting issues they care about. They want to learn where they can make an impact that matters to them. Coin Up, a mobile app platform where donors can give effortlessly and securely to their favorite charitable cause, has developed an interactive "Generosity Quiz" to do just that. It is a fun personality type quiz that takes about 2 minutes to reveal the quiz taker's giving style, whether they prefer monthly recurring or one-time donations. The Coin Up initiative, supported by a grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and in-kind support from IDEO, will help people determine how they can be part of the change they want to see in the world. Anyone can take the Generosity Quiz to discover their generosity personality and learn about causes that resonate with them. Quiz link:  Quiz.CoinUpApp.com

Key Points: 
  • Coin Up, a mobile app platform where donors can give effortlessly and securely to their favorite charitable cause, has developed an interactive "Generosity Quiz" to do just that.
  • Anyone can take the Generosity Quiz to discover their generosity personality and learn about causes that resonate with them.
  • Coin Up rewards donors of all levels with tax donation receipts, personal thank yous, and social media posts to share the impact they create.
  • Coin Up's mission is to harness the power of collective giving to create positive change in the world.

Kohl’s Becomes the Exclusive Wholesale Retailer of Levi’s® SilverTab™ as Iconic Denim Brand Reintroduces Beloved ‘90s Era Collection

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Men, Other Retail, Online Retail, Family, Department Stores, Consumer, Catalog, Fashion, Teens, Retail, Children, Women, Generation X, Kohl's, Imagination, Twitter, Sephora, Woman, NYSE, LEVI, History, KSS, Clothing, Partnership, Collection, Family, Kohl, Hoodie, Levi Strauss & Co., Attitude, Man, ESG, Nightclub, Fashion

Today, Kohls (NYSE: KSS) announced it has partnered with Levis (NYSE: LEVI) to reintroduce the iconic style, fits and attitude of the 1990s Levis SilverTab collection.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Kohls (NYSE: KSS) announced it has partnered with Levis (NYSE: LEVI) to reintroduce the iconic style, fits and attitude of the 1990s Levis SilverTab collection.
  • The new capsule collection further solidifies Kohls, a top retailer of Levis, as a denim destination for the entire family.
  • The Levis SilverTab line originally launched in the late 80s and gained popularity in the 90s with its focus on loose and baggy fits.
  • Now, SilverTab is coming back exclusively at Kohls with the iconic relaxed silhouettes that made SilverTab the go-to brand of the decade.

Envestnet National Study Examines Keys to Unlocking Americans' Complicated Financial Relationships

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Goal, Knowledge, Kinetics, Center, Intelligence, General Kinetics Engineering Corporation, Trust, Industry, Millennials, NYSE, Research, Partnership, Solution, Growth, Geography, Income, Family, RIAS, Technology, Financial technology, Review, The Human Connection, Confusion, Ecosystem, LLC, National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, Online shopping, Cryptocurrency, Financial services, Financial adviser, Envestnet, Generation X

The study provides research-based insights on what is needed to help people achieve The Intelligent Financial Life™ -- Envestnet's answer to investors' stress and confusion about money, and a way to connect every facet of their finances through an ecosystem of data-driven advice, solutions, intelligence, and technology.

Key Points: 
  • For more insights from the research and to download a copy of "The Intelligent Financial Life National Study: The Unexpected Intersection Between Technology, Clarity, and the Human Connection," please visit: https://bit.ly/3BoNRhs .
  • "At Envestnet, we are focused on supporting financial advisors with the tools and knowledge needed to guide clients on the path to living an Intelligent Financial Life," said Mary Ellen Dugan, Chief Marketing Officer of Envestnet.
  • Although digital financial tools are growing in usage and trust, the human element, financial advisors and professionals, are still a key and arguably more important factor in establishing financial knowledge and gaining financial confidence.
  • Envestnet is Fully Vested in empowering advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions, and intelligence to help make financial wellness a reality for their clients through an intelligently connected financial life.