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Boomers
Born 1946–1964, Boomers are generally goal-orientated, self-assured and resourceful, having thrived off post-war prosperity and still intent on shaping the world their way.
Macro Trends
Boomers Now and Next
There is an upcoming milestone in the Boomers’ generational journey. By 2030 they will all have reached the average Western retirement age of 65, supercharging a wider re-assessment of later life purpose along the way
Viewpoints
Youth Culture's Flat Age Future
TikTok trends were once thought of as the epitome of youth culture. Now, senior creators and retirement hobbies are blurring the lines between old and new generations
Markets
Grandpeers Market
In a mindset shift among older consumers, grandparents are becoming grandpeers, sharing platforms with their grandchildren and keen to collaborate
Micro Trends
She is Mother
Talented women over 60 are finally getting their flowers and making more money than in their 20s in Hollywood, in modelling and on TikTok
Viewpoints
Inter-Generational Workforces
Companies that radically change the way they employ over-50s and embrace an inter-generational workforce will win the battle for workplace talent
Big Ideas
Boomers seek a new age of youthful branding
Boomers seek a new age of youthful branding
Youth
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Youthful
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Age
Big Ideas
New generation ushers in a storm in a teacup
New generation ushers in a storm in a teacup
Tradition
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Early Grey
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English Breakfast
Big Ideas
Consumers set to home in on the essentials
Consumers set to home in on the essentials
Shopping
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Own-label
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Economy
Big Ideas
US Baby Boomers plan an active retirement
US Baby Boomers plan an active retirement
Travel
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Bank Of America
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Lifestyle
Viewpoints
Jérôme Sans : A glocal hotel experience
The idea:A glocal hotel experienceThe person:Words: Jonna DaglidenVisuals: Joanna Tulej
Hotels
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Le Meridien
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Jerome Sans
Big Ideas
Travel & Hospitalitylers want to suit themselves at airports
Travel & Hospitalitylers want to suit themselves at airports
Self-service
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India
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South Africa
Big Ideas
Long working hours means less me time in UK
Long working hours means less me time in UK
One Poll
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Personal Time
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Windows
Big Ideas
European beauty market faces a smoother future
European beauty market faces a smoother future
France
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Italy
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Germany
Big Ideas
Anti-ageing sector reaches maturity in Japan
Anti-ageing sector reaches maturity in Japan
Japan
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Anti-ageing
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Mintel
Big Ideas
Indian retailers see the potential of private labels
Indian retailers see the potential of private labels
India
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New Delhi
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Shoppers Stop
Big Ideas
Over-50s catch the social networking bug
Over-50s catch the social networking bug
Facebook
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LinkedIn
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Pew Research Center
Big Ideas
Hair colour a grey area for over half of men
Hair colour a grey area for over half of men
Grooming
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Aging
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Hair Dye
Big Ideas
Australia rules for 40% in holiday stakes
Australia rules for 40% in holiday stakes
Australia
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Japan
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Nielsen
Big Ideas
Baby Boomers make organic the food of choice
Baby Boomers make organic the food of choice
Food
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Private-label
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At The Source
Big Ideas
Coffee capsule war brews in Europe
Coffee capsule war brews in Europe
Coffee
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Coffee Capsules
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Nespresso
Big Ideas
Overseas visitors buy in to UK luxury sector
Overseas visitors buy in to UK luxury sector
Luxury Tourism
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Global Blue
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BRICs
Big Ideas
Asians have an eye for brand communication
Asians have an eye for brand communication
Singapore
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Brand Communication
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Browsing
Big Ideas
Life's luxuries are basic needs for Boomers
Life’s luxuries are basic needs for Boomers
Internet
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Luxuries
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Retirement
Big Ideas
Consumers prefer a drink made locally
Consumers prefer a drink made locally
Alcohol
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Local Beverages
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Euromonitor
Big Ideas
Consumers ditch the pub to drink at home
Consumers ditch the pub to drink at home
Alcohol
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Mintel
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Off-premise
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