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As retail evolves, so too do physical stores and retail tech

Martech

The sixth edition of Salesforce’s “Connected Shoppers” report found agentic AI to be one of the significant drivers of retail’s continued evolution, with 75% of retailers saying AI agents will become essential by 2026. Gen Z is three times more likely than baby boomers to value exclusive experiences.

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

illumin

It found that 20% of Gen Z expected same-day delivery and that 60% of them were willing to pay extra for it. Past predictions showed in-person shopping slowing down, with some studies suggesting that up to 23,500 brick-and-mortar retail locations in the US would close by 2026.

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Australian social media demographics to inform your strategy

Sprout Social

The report also found that approximately one in five Australians creates social media content to generate income. Gen Z most actively earns money from social media, with 40% of users in this demographic using it as an income source. However, the data reveals that Gen Z uses Instagram, YouTube and TikTok the most.

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Purpose, Proof + Personalization | Secrets to Marketing in the Beauty Industry

Set Up

As Gen Z and Millennial consumers look for deeper meaning in brand relationships, campaigns must be rooted in insight, not just aesthetic. Adweek backs this up, noting that AI-first without empathy is a recipe for shallow engagement, especially among Gen Z consumers, who value intention as much as innovation.

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36 Up-To-Date Ecommerce Statistics

Backlinko

trillion 2026 $7.41 trillion 59% 2026 $2.74 billion $1.392 trillion 2026 $744.7 Among Gen Z and millennials that’s as much as 53% and 47%, respectively ( Morning Consult ) Among US consumers, YouTube is a go-to social media platform to start their search when shopping online. trillion 2022 $5.29 trillion 2023 $5.82

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LinkedIn statistics marketers should know in 2023

Sprout Social

Those between the ages of 18–24, mid-range Gen Z, made up 20.4% Those aged 40–49 made up 23% of the user base, while almost 20% were primarily within the Gen Z cohort at 18–29 years old. Those aged 40–49 made up 23% of the user base, while almost 20% were primarily within the Gen Z cohort at 18–29 years old.

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50 Ecommerce Statistics To Know in 2024 [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

Table of Contents General Ecommerce Statistics Social Media Ecommerce Statistics Ecommerce Growth Statistics Consumer Behavior and Demographics Ecommerce Statistics B2B Ecommerce Statistics B2C Ecommerce Statistics Mobile Ecommerce Statistics General Ecommerce Statistics The average number of products bought per online order is 4.95.

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