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Digital transformation begins when tradition meets innovation

Martech

Many legacy companies still envision 60-year-old buyers when developing marketing strategies, yet over two-thirds of buyers involved in complex purchases valued over $1 million are millennials and Gen Z. However, Millennial and Gen-Z audiences are environmentally conscious and looking for casual rather than technical content.

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Going green, social commerce, faster delivery – retail trends for fall 2024

illumin

With the summer flying by, it’s time to look ahead to what retail trends will take the lead in fall 2024. The previous year proved difficult for retailers, with low consumer confidence and increasing cost of living tightening shoppers’ purse strings. But it seems that tough times are starting to wane.

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Shining a light on the missing menopause market

SmartBrief - Marketing

Generation X and millennial women are reaching this milestone with a collective sense of frustration and confusion. Millennials, comprising over 30 million women in the US alone, are entering perimenopause stages, bringing with them a tech-savvy and proactive approach to managing their health.

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Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s campaign shows why RMNs are the future

Martech

Retail media networks (RMNs) are a big part of that something. 94% lower cost per acquisition than traditional methods, confirming that Ben & Jerry’s reached its desired audience of Gen Z and millennials, who are known for their willingness to explore new flavors. Change is the only thing you can rely on in digital marketing.

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How genAI can fill the trust gap for brands

Martech

Millennials are nearly as receptive — 33% agree; 35% are neutral. We encourage retailers [when they’re using an AI agent] to clearly call out that this is AI and how to pull the ‘rip cord’ if [customers] need to go and talk to a real person,” said Michael Affronti, SVP & GM, Commerce Cloud at Salesforce.

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Holiday shopping trends for 2024

illumin

Advertisers in the US will invest over $350 billion this holiday season, bringing customers in-store for the most important retail period of the year. After 12 months of tight spending due to cost-of-living concerns, retailers and advertisers can enter the end-of-year sales season with hesitant optimism.

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Shein Revenue and Usage Stats

Backlinko

Shein is one of the largest fast-fashion retailers worldwide, shipping to customers in over 150 markets. Known for its relatively low-priced apparel and wide variety, Shein became one of the most popular shopping destinations among Gen Z and millennial consumers across the world.

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