Millennials stories - Page 2

UK shoppers are rapidly embracing generative AI this Christmas, with 71% using it to pick gifts and manage budgets amid rising cost of living worries.

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

Fewer than 40% of Australian workers experience formal performance reviews, with retail and hospitality sectors trailing far behind healthcare and education.

Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.

AI is making it easier for consumers to file well-crafted complaints, posing new challenges for retailers to manage rising digital grievances effectively.

Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.

In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don’t accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.

AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.

Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

More than half of Australians are frustrated with customer service bots and may stop buying from brands that fail to resolve their issues quickly and effectively.

Australian retailers must harness AI and emotional intelligence to meet fast-changing Gen Z and millennial expectations for seamless, personalised shopping.

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.

AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.

Australian accounting firms are boosting AI investments to enhance efficiency, driving profits and skills development amid talent shortages in the sector.