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Stat: Supermarkets are bringing luxury dining into the home

As rising costs force high-end restaurants to close, including Le Gavroche and Pollen Street Social in London, British consumers are turning to sup...

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Gen Z’s New Value System

Between self-optimisation, mischief and activism, Gen Z are rewriting the rules of value. Bulletproof’s chief growth officer Andi Davids tells LS:N...

Gen Z : Finance : Value

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US consumers to stage economic blackout against corporate greed

On 28 February 2025, grassroots organisation The People’s Union USA is calling for a 24-hour economic boycott in response to rising living costs an...

Finance : Society : Retail

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Stat: Gen Z are being priced out of the nightlife economy

Rising costs and safety concerns are keeping young people out of the UK’s nightlife scene, according to a new report from the Night Time Industries...

Nightlife : Youth : Finance

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Stat: Millennials to overtake Gen X in beauty spending by 2034

Gen X is currently the dominant force in global beauty spending, with the generation set to contribute an additional $150bn (£119bn, €141bn) to the...

Beauty : Society : Retail

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Victoria Beckham brings contemporary art to Dover Street store

Victoria Beckham has collaborated with Sotheby’s to curate an exhibition of 10 contemporary artworks at her Dover Street boutique, featuring pieces...

Luxury : Retail : Finance

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Women less confident in Bank of England amid inflation pressures

New research from the University of Oxford reveals that women trust the Bank of England (BoE) less than men and feel more financially squeezed by i...

Finance : Society : Identities

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Stat: US wellness economy surpasses £1.6 trillion milestone

The US wellness economy has officially surpassed £1.6 trillion ($2 trillion, €1.9 trillion) for the first time, according to a new report from the ...

Finance : Health & Wellness : Society

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Stat: Americans want plant-based meat to be cheaper not taste better

Lowering prices, rather than improving taste, could drive wider adoption of plant-based meat alternatives, according to a study published in Procee...

Finance : Food & Drink : Society

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New insurance product shields celebrities from cancel culture fallout

A new insurance policy is offering high-profile individuals protection against the reputational and financial risks of cancel culture.

Finance : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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Cultural Capital

As Gen Z reshapes the financial world with irreverence and creativity, fintech is transforming into a playground of memes, gamified investments and...

FinTech : Gen Z : Fintok

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Stat: Wealthy consumers most likely to purchase dupe beauty products

According to Morning Consult’s The State of Beauty and Personal Care report, beauty and personal care consumers in the US are pulling back on volum...

Luxury : Retail : Finance

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Stat: Consumers turn to boomerang behaviour on streaming services

The future of the media industry lies in balancing technological advances with human creativity and expertise.

Finance : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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Oxfam's London pub charges based on your net worth

Oxfam is opening a pop-up pub, The Fair Pour, in London’s Holborn on 21 January 2025, where the price of a drink reflects your net worth.

Food & Drink : Finance : Sober Culture

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Stat: Data security concerns threaten social commerce growth

While social commerce is reshaping online shopping, concerns over data security are hindering its full potential, according to a new report by tech...

Retail : Pop-culture & Media : Finance

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Stat: Thailand could become a regional crypto leader

Thailand’s cryptocurrency sector is thriving, with revenue projected to reach £228.29m ($292.68m, €269.27m) in 2024, rising to £311.16m ($398.92m, ...

Finance : Thailand : Cryptocurrency

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Stat: Millennials and Gen Z increasingly book travel inspired by influencers

Travel influencers are driving bookings among younger generations, with 22% of Gen Z and 32% of Millennials having booked a trip after seeing influ...

Finance : Travel : Tourism

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Stat: Women drive US wealth shift

A seismic shift in wealth is under way as women gain financial control through career success and inheritance.

Finance : Stat : Statistic

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Depop and CashApp team up with Sha’Carri Richardson

Depop and Cash App have partnered with Olympic medallist Sha’Carri Richardson for Your POV, Your Power, a digital campaign showcasing how creativit...

Fashion : Finance : Circular Economy

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Nail tech meets fintech with Cash App and Chillhouse partnership

Financial services app Cash App and New York-based nail studio and spa Chillhouse, have teamed up to create an innovative Cash in Hand manicure.

Beauty : Finance : Technology

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Stat: Britons favour small businesses for Christmas shopping this year

A November 2024 survey by Capital on Tap reveals that 21% of UK consumers prefer to buy from small businesses rather than larger chains, with 52% v...

Retail : Finance : Society

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Brandnation becomes employee-owned in pivotal moment

Marketing and communications agency Brandnation has transitioned to employee ownership after founder and managing director Mary Killingworth sold a...

Finance : Workplace : Society

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Stat: Debt and optimism shape American Gen Z’s financial outlook

Generational mobility remains a defining feature of the American dream, according to H&R Block’s 2024 Outlook on American Life Report.

Society : Youth : Finance

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Sotheby’s to host first auction in Saudi Arabia at historic Diriyah site

Sotheby’s will make history with its first auction in Saudi Arabia on 8 February 2025.

Luxury : Society : Finance