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Why Gen Z's sobriety is sending shockwaves through the alcohol industry. Inside the cultural shift that's costing Big Alcohol billions.

Luxury shopping is evolving. Gen Z and Millennials are changing the way high-end brands operate. Instead of chasing logos, they seek quality, sustainability, and ethical production. Their focus is on long-lasting craftsmanship and responsible consumerism. You May Also Like: Fashion Trust U.S. Announces 2025 Finalists Quality matters more than ever. Younger buyers prefer timeless, well-made pieces over fast fashion or trendy items.

Gen Z is the demographic cohort born 1997 to 2012, aged 14 to 29 in 2026. How the label turns into an age bracket in a bid request, and where that breaks down.

Gen Z is the demographic cohort born 1997 to 2012, aged 14 to 29 in 2026. How the label turns into an age bracket in a bid request, and where that breaks down.

Gen Z subscription spending jumped 14% as young adults move off their parents' accounts. Here's how recurring costs are impacting budgets.

The article explores the growing trend of phone-free nightlife experiences in North America, particularly among Gen Z and millennials. Events like Phoebe Bridgers' 2026 tour and Toronto-based company Before the Internet are leading this shift, offering lockable pouches to restrict phone use. Data from Eventbrite shows a 567% rise in phone-free events globally between 2024-2025, with attendance up 121%. Attendees report feeling more authentic interactions and spontaneity without screens. Companies like Before the Internet provide different pouch types for varying event sizes, while performers like DJ Shimmy G highlight safety and freedom of expression in queer spaces. The trend reflects broader societal desires to reduce screen time, with products like dumbphones and apps like DisConnect emerging to support this movement. The article underscores how phone-free environments foster genuine social connections and a return to analog experiences.

More than half of U.S. consumers prioritize wellness and use online tools to select drinks, with Gen Z leading the trend

More than half of U.S. consumers prioritize wellness and use online tools to select drinks, with Gen Z leading the trend

Because sometimes, the only way forward is to look back. I. Why Medieval Core Isn’t Just Another Trend—It’s a Rebellion in Velvet Sleeves Let’s be honest—something doesn’t feel right anymore. You feel it when your screen time hits eight hours. When your dopamine is gone by 10 a.m. When fast fashion is faster than your thoughts and you're tired of everything being...

Strava, the 16-year-old fitness tracking app, is gearing up to go public, the Financial Times reports. CEO Michael Martin told the FT that the San Francisco company plans to list “at some point,”...