Gen Z stories
Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.
Ninety percent of Australian creators now use generative AI, boosting business growth and creative output, reveals Adobe's first Creators' Toolkit Report.
Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.
Gen Z in Australia favours Buy Now Pay Later over credit cards, boosting PayPal Pay in 4's market share as BNPL use hits 37%.
Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.
UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.
A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.
Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.
Young UK drivers favour investing in car maintenance and upgrades over holidays, nights out and tech, with 67% confident in DIY fitting of parts.
Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.
Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.
New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.
Norton reports UK millennials and Gen Z face rising holiday scam risks as 66% take risky steps, driven by growing use of social media and AI in shopping.
Despite fears of job losses, young Australians lead AI adoption at work, boosting visibility and reshaping workplace practices across industries.
Brands are reallocating 50% of their ad budgets to influencer marketing in 2025, shifting focus from traditional ads to creator partnerships for better engagement.
Over half of Australians plan to shop on Black Friday, with many parents using the event to get an early start on Christmas gifts and festive savings.
Gen Z UK shoppers are prioritising viral trends and influencer promotion over traditional brand loyalty, reshaping consumer trust according to SAP Emarsys.
