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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
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Perimenopause Care-munities
Shifting attitudes are transforming the perimenopause into a force for collective health, highlighting the life stage as interconnected with, and supported by, the communities around us
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
Micro Trends
Tech-powered Perimenopause
The femtech industry is expanding to cater for later women’s life stages, creating AI-driven solutions that will empower individuals with greater choice and transparency as they approach the perimenopause
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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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Black Friday online sales fuel US Couch-commerce
Black Friday online sales fuel US Couch-commerce
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Luxury brands slow to see African potential
Luxury brands slow to see African potential
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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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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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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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eBay works with designers on Holiday Collective
eBay works with designers on Holiday Collective
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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
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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
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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
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São Paulo
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Craft Brew
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Men’s luxury stores open with bespoke services
Men’s luxury stores open with bespoke services
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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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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
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