Gen Z stories
Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.
Retailers face a shift in trust as 64% of Gen Z shoppers buy on AI recommendations without checking other sources, a study finds.
Nearly 6 million Britons now say they belong to more than one social class, highlighting a shift that may reshape voting and consumer behaviour.
Price promotions are steering many Australians towards less nutritious groceries, with 83% backing more supermarket discounts on healthier food.
Canadian workers worry AI is squeezing pay and prospects, with university graduates and younger staff feeling the pressure most, Borderless AI says.
Hiring teams are under pressure as application volumes surge, pushing employers to replace CV screening with earlier behavioural assessments.
Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.
Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.
A cultural gap is slowing workplace AI adoption, with 42% of U.S. workers too embarrassed to ask colleagues for help, a survey finds.
Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.
Most UK marketing leaders plan to boost AI budgets, but consumers want clearer rules before trusting adverts made with it.
The move targets younger fans spending more time in gaming, as 7.4 million Australians now devote eight hours a week to sport.
Younger investors and cryptocurrency demand helped push Australia’s SMSF sector to a record 33,224 net new funds last financial year.
Australians are using AI heavily, but most still want clear labelling and sourcing before they trust its search and shopping advice.
Social platforms now account for 11% of online sales in Australia, with smaller firms driving a rapid shift to direct digital storefronts.
Britons are far more likely to reject changing grocery prices than embrace them, with fairness and clear pricing still driving loyalty.
The neobank can now tap infrastructure for accounts in more than 38 currencies as it prepares a launch in four countries.
The funding will help Astor expand its AI adviser for retail investors as younger savers increasingly turn to social media for tips.
Gen Z shoppers can now test looks and seek friend feedback in one place, as WNTD bets on social discovery away from retail sites.
Greater competition in social commerce is prompting Markable to offer AI shopping tools free, as it targets faster growth from more creators.
