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Gen Jones
Born 1955–1965 and known as the ‘lost’ generation, this cohort lack Boomer optimism, shaped instead by the economic and social strife of the 1970s.
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
Markets
Perimenopause Care-munities
Shifting attitudes are transforming the perimenopause into a force for collective health, highlighting the life stage as interconnected with, and supported by, the communities around us
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
Macro Trends
The Great Wealth Transfer
Wealth ownership, distribution and the politics that influence cross-generational spending are all in flux, according to the latest findings of The Future Laboratory’s report
Markets
Grandpeers Market
In a mindset shift among older consumers, grandparents are becoming grandpeers, sharing platforms with their grandchildren and keen to collaborate
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Women CEOs reach record level in Fortune 500
Women CEOs reach record level in Fortune 500
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BRIC tourists change the Paris luxury landscape
BRIC tourists change the Paris luxury landscape
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Walmart offers click and cash for Just Nots
Walmart offers click and cash for Just Nots
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UK sex toy industry buzzing as demand rises
UK sex toy industry buzzing as demand rises
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Interactive web retail finds new Perch offline
Interactive web retail finds new Perch offline
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Mezcal makeover
Mezcal, the Mexican spirit previously associated with moonshine rather than margarita and seen as tequila’s unfashionable country cousin, is ...
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Airlines monetise Twitter feed with TweetAFlight
Airlines monetise Twitter feed with TweetAFlight
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Virgin treats customers to a first-class tour
Virgin treats customers to a first-class tour
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Britain’s rich get richer in two-speed economy
Britain’s rich get richer in two-speed economy
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US shoppers cross over for new highs and lows
US shoppers cross over for new highs and lows
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Food & Wine magazine opens first restaurant
Food & Wine magazine opens first restaurant
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Noma on course to open London pop-up restaurant
Noma on course to open London pop-up restaurant
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China revives old models to boost car industry
China revives old models to boost car industry
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Wealthy drivers rev up China’s used car sales
Wealthy drivers rev up China’s used car sales
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Lexus gears up for new customer service push
Lexus gears up for new customer service push
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Age concern prevalent among wealthy Americans
Age concern prevalent among wealthy Americans
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Sephora steps up social commerce involvement
Sephora steps up social commerce involvement
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UK retailers tighten their belts as incomes fall
UK retailers tighten their belts as incomes fall
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Hotel chain sees rich pickings in Latin America
Hotel chain sees rich pickings in Latin America
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App Travel
The way consumers plan and book their holidays has transformed over the past few years. Over half of all travellers now carry a smartphone on their...
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