Gen Z stories - Page 4
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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fintech
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One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.
Australian workers lack AI support as job security fears grow
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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millennials
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Seven in ten Australian workers feel unprepared for AI at work, with most employers failing to offer training amid growing job security fears.
Prezzee launches PrezzeePay to simplify global digital gifting
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Prezzee launches PrezzeePay, enabling retailers worldwide to offer unified digital gift cards without costly system changes, targeting cashless Gen Z shoppers.
Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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payment technologies
Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.
Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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software updates
Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.
Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.
Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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leadership
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mental health
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gen z
Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.
2026: The agentic AI takeover
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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power / energy
By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.
Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.
Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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fintech
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engineering
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it department
Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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crypto
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cx
One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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erp
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ai
A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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crypto
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millennials
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gen z
Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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millennials
Gen Z in Australia favours Buy Now Pay Later over credit cards, boosting PayPal Pay in 4's market share as BNPL use hits 37%.
Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.