Millennials news and trends

Gen Z Diners Fall Behind Baby Boomers in Restaurant Spending

July 17, 2024
baby boomers, seniors, restaurants
Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy
Connected Economy // July 11, 2024

Their hometown heroes have reached the Champions League football final, and Spain is near the top of the table in PYMNTS Intelligence’s How The World Does Digital report. Capturing a statistically representative sample of 817 million consumers, Spain is among 11 countries included in the...

How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy
Connected Economy // July 10, 2024

While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore boasts a dense population of 5.7 million that actively embraces digital technologies, shaping how citizens...

Gen Z and Millennial Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants Most Days
ResTech // July 09, 2024

For Generation Z and millennial consumers, interacting digitally with restaurants has become the norm rather than the exception. By the Numbers This year’s installment of PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How the World Does Digital” report harnesses insights from a study, comprising more than 67,000 consumers across 11...

Gen Z Wants to Meet Their Soul Mates in Person, Not Online
Mobile Applications // June 28, 2024

Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps. Attendance at dating and singles events targeted at millennials and Gen Z has increased by 49% this year compared to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy

July 11, 2024
Their hometown heroes have reached the Champions League football final, and Spain is near the top of the table in PYMNTS Intelligence’s How The World Does Digital report. Capturing a statistically representative sample of 817 million consumers, Spain is among 11 countries included in the study, joining European neighbors France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and the […]

How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy

July 10, 2024
While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore...

Millennials Are Most Prepared to Trade Down to Private Label

June 20, 2024
As merchants step up their own-brand offerings, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds that across grocery and retail, millennials prove the most eager to find more affordable alternatives for their favorite products....

Security Features Drive Digital Wallet Usage

June 06, 2024
Mobile payments — and by extension, mobile wallets — are proving to be a favorite means of paying for all aspects of daily life as younger consumers navigate physical and...

Quick Reads
Gen Z Wants to Meet Their Soul Mates in Person, Not Online

June 28, 2024
Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps. Attendance at dating and singles events targeted at millennials and Gen Z has increased by 49% this year compared to last year, Bloomberg reported Friday (June 28), citing data from Eventbrite. The […]

EBay to Add Venmo as Payment Option in US

June 13, 2024
Online marketplace eBay will add Venmo as a payment option in the coming week, saying it aims to expand payment method choice and cater to the preferences of Gen Z...

Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials

May 20, 2024
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty retailers, big-box stores and online platforms has led younger consumers...

Younger Consumers Less Likely to Use Credit Cards

December 28, 2023
The younger the consumer, the less likely they are to use credit cards. Only 42% of Generation Z consumers and 62% of millennials said they used a credit card in...