Gen Z stories
It aims to cut app switching for British users by linking messaging, events, social content and peer-to-peer payments in one place.
Most young professionals see overseas experience as vital to advancement, but 68% of UK Gen Z want it without leaving Britain permanently.
The app aims to cut the need for Gen Z users to juggle separate services, as UK adults now use 41 apps a month on average.
Fewer than half of 18 to 24-year-olds understand APR or minimum repayments, prompting a new college programme on borrowing and budgeting.
Retailers risk losing Gen Z buyers quickly, as 43% have switched brands over AI use despite widespread adoption of recommendations.
A survey of 2,000 adults suggests AI is overtaking friends and media as a source of money help, despite lingering doubts over accuracy.
Yet most shoppers still cross-check AI suggestions on Google or review sites before buying, according to new research.
Retailers could be reduced to fulfilment providers unless they use loyalty data to stay visible as shoppers turn to AI assistants.
Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.
Rising prices are making more US shoppers read their post, with direct mail increasingly driving purchases and digital actions, Lob found.
AI shopping is already mainstream in Singapore, but only 29% of consumers are willing to let it complete a purchase for them.
Shoppers walk away within minutes when card systems fail, with outages now threatening AUD $3.1 billion in annual retail and hospitality sales.
Canadian merchants will gain a lower-cost bank-based checkout option as Global Payments broadens payments choice across thousands of sites nationwide.
Canadians are increasingly frustrated by notifications, app switching and information overload, even as three-quarters say technology speeds their work.
New AI tools are exposing how often PR still mistakes output for impact, even as trust in corporate messaging keeps eroding.
Financial pressure is pushing households to favour flexible due dates and hardship pauses, even as most still want a live agent for billing disputes.
More than three in five bill payers want control over payment timing, as 59% lack enough savings to cover a USD $1,000 emergency.
Younger parents are driving AI adoption at home, but many say privacy, safety and the risk of falling behind are fuelling anxiety.
Loyalty schemes are winning a bigger share of Australian travel spending as airlines, hotels and car hire firms push more personalised offers.
Local payment options and currency are now a make-or-break factor for online sales in seven emerging markets, dLocal's survey found.
