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Debunking the myths about millennials, boomers and other generations

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Apr 25, 2023
It's not true that all baby boomers are better off and millennials have no chance at owning homes.
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Can "milk core" get Gen Z to drink its liquid dairy?

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 13, 2023
Kim Severson of the New York Times explains how Big Milk is trying to persuade a generation of almond and oat milk-drinkers to switch.
The "Got Milk?" ad campaign was a big hit in the 1990s and 2000s.
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Old school cameras are making a comeback

by David Brancaccio , Ariana Rosas and Erika Soderstrom
Jan 31, 2023
Why Gen Z has set its sights on point-and-shoot cameras, once considered outmoded.
Point-and-shoot cameras, both digital and film, are attracting Gen Z's attention. David Little of the International Center of Photography in New York says this might point to boredom with perfection and an interest in the image-making process.
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Gen Z turns to resale to offload unwanted gifts

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 31, 2019
Second-hand marketplaces like Depop, Mercari and Poshmark have gained popularity with young consumers.
Selling unwanted gifts is a popular move for Gen Z.
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Gen Z most likely to shop in store on Black Friday

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Nov 29, 2019
Even though they grew up on mobile, today's teens seem to still enjoy the social aspect of shopping in person.
Even though they were raised online, today's teens seem to enjoy the social aspect of hitting stores on Black Friday.
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Employers, ignore the nuances of Gen Z at your peril

by David Brancaccio , Candace Manriquez Wrenn , Erika Soderstrom and Daniel Shin
Nov 22, 2019
No, they're not millennials.
Jonah Stillman (L) and David Stillman founded Gen Z Guru.
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Millennials and avocados are key to Chipotle's comeback

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 22, 2019
The fast-casual chain has turned around business since the health scares of years past.
Online orders account for almost a fifth of sales at Chipotle. Above, the restaurant's workers fill orders.
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Younger workers are pushing for greater work-life balance

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 3, 2019
They're bringing self-care to work and pushing for more flexibility to have a life.
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Only half of Gen Zers see themselves having a long career with one employer

by Mitchell Hartman
May 27, 2019
This age group is commonly known as “Gen Z” — born roughly between 1995 and 2005. The oldest are now in their mid-20s.
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Michelle Obama announces new education push

by Amy Scott
Oct 19, 2015
Campaign encourages 14- to 19-year-olds to aim beyond high school.
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