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Building a digital economy for Gen Z
Gaming

Building a digital economy for Gen Z

Gen Z expects a digital economy that moves as fast and fluidly as their online lives, demanding real-time, seamless monetary interactions and value exchange.

By Ben Cousens • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity
Online shopping

UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity

UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys to avoid counterfeits, with 42% of Millennials seeking authenticity over online deals this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours
Marketing Technologies

P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours

Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year
Gaming

Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year

Max Klymenko, a UK creator, won the RØDE Creator of the Year Award and USD $25,000 for his popular Career Ladder series educating Gen Z audiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better
Digital Transformation

Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better

Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.

By Tim Stuart • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
Customer Experience

Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
Digital Transformation

Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales

Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts
Customer Experience

Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts

Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
Crypto

Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions
Enterprise Resource Planning

AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions

A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis
Leadership

Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis

Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
2026: The agentic AI takeover
Customer Experience

2026: The agentic AI takeover

By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.

By Al Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
Fintech

Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
Unified Communications

Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025