Gen Z stories
Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.
Shoppers are backing connected-store spending only if it helps staff answer queries faster, with 59% finding tech frustrating without human support.
Retailers face mounting costs and pressure as more than half of UK shoppers say they have seen crime or abuse rise in stores.
New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.
Retailers are losing their grip on returns as more young shoppers shrug off fees and suspensions, a survey shows.
Nearly 6 million Britons now say they belong to more than one social class, highlighting a shift that may reshape voting and consumer behaviour.
Hiring teams are under pressure as application volumes surge, pushing employers to replace CV screening with earlier behavioural assessments.
Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.
A GoTo survey finds many workers fear heavy AI use is eroding skills, while poor training and weak oversight are fuelling risks.
Younger staff are being misread as disengaged, as changing career paths and AI adoption reshape expectations across the workplace.
Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.
Despite regular use in study, most young Australians fear AI will destroy jobs rather than help them get hired.
The smaller format is designed to widen access to Archies products in busy locations as the retailer targets 20 new stores this year.
Cashback spending on Chexy is rising fastest among Canadians under 40, highlighting a shift towards immediate rewards on bills, rent and taxes.
Prospective buyers are increasingly using AI and other digital tools to navigate an unsettled housing market, with 59% feeling more confident than a year ago.
US shoppers are making loyalty programmes part of weekly spending, with 91% saying they influence whether they buy again.
Price promotions are steering many Australians towards less nutritious groceries, with 83% backing more supermarket discounts on healthier food.
Canadian workers worry AI is squeezing pay and prospects, with university graduates and younger staff feeling the pressure most, Borderless AI says.
Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.
A cultural gap is slowing workplace AI adoption, with 42% of U.S. workers too embarrassed to ask colleagues for help, a survey finds.
