Gen Z stories
Retailers could be reduced to fulfilment providers unless they use loyalty data to stay visible as shoppers turn to AI assistants.
Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.
Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.
Short-form video is pushing more New Zealanders to use avocados beyond toast, as home-cooked lunches and dinners gain ground.
A survey suggests 21% of UK cardholders do not know what cover their cards include, highlighting a wider checkout protection gap.
More than three in five bill payers want control over payment timing, as 59% lack enough savings to cover a USD $1,000 emergency.
Younger parents are driving AI adoption at home, but many say privacy, safety and the risk of falling behind are fuelling anxiety.
Loyalty schemes are winning a bigger share of Australian travel spending as airlines, hotels and car hire firms push more personalised offers.
Local payment options and currency are now a make-or-break factor for online sales in seven emerging markets, dLocal's survey found.
Retailers risk losing Gen Z buyers quickly, as 43% have switched brands over AI use despite widespread adoption of recommendations.
A survey of 2,000 adults suggests AI is overtaking friends and media as a source of money help, despite lingering doubts over accuracy.
Many customers would switch providers for a better online service, as banks face pressure to make digital tools more personal and secure.
UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.
Almost one in four drivers had a road incident in the afternoon rush, as fatigue and congestion made 3pm the riskiest hour.
Trusted peer recommendations are increasingly outweighing ad budgets in Singapore B2B, potentially giving smaller firms a better shot at Gen Z buyers.
Households are set to boost spending on screens, snacks and beer as football finals and the NFL's Melbourne debut draw bigger audiences.
Public frustration with loud phone use is widespread, after a survey found iPhone owners are more likely than Android users to play audio aloud.
Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.
Richer online venue images are now shaping bookings, with 66 per cent of UK adults saying they check digital tours before spending money.
Most UK consumers will let AI shop around, but few trust it to pay without approval, with the average limit set at GBP £149.12.
