#gen-z-spending
#gen-z-spending

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My Two Comfort Foods, Ruined in Twenty-Four Hours

In this cursed timeline of one alarming headline after another, I dream-on a daily basis-of shutting my laptop, plugging in some earphones, and diving headfirst into a steaming container of rotisserie chicken. (I have a whole rotisserie routine of arranging various sauce cups around the bird, which usually includes honey mustard, buffalo sauce, and ahem, Jezebel sauce.) But, alas, a new report by the Wall Street Journal has killed my high.

Food & drink

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

2 months ago

Three London streets named the best in the UK for independent shops

Several UK high streets, including multiple London locations, ranked highly for independent shops driven by Gen Z spending and vibrant local businesses.

Psychology

fromFortune

3 months ago

Gen Z isn't doom spending. Wasting money on flashy purchases is normal while you're young and have nothing else to be admired for yet, expert says | Fortune

Status-driven spending among younger Americans reflects a lack of purpose and constrained access to adult milestones, not mere irresponsibility.

Fashion & style

fromFortune

3 months ago

For Gen Z, quiet luxury is dead-they're packing lunch at home while shelling out on conspicuous consumption | Fortune

Younger consumers are cutting everyday spending and reallocating funds toward high-visibility luxury or statement fashion pieces to signal style, discernment, and social distinction.

Wellness

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

It's my second home!' Gen Z and the sudden, surprising boom of luxury gyms

Many Gen Z prioritize gym memberships as essential monthly expenses, often choosing luxury health clubs over socialising and eating out.