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☆ Women in Iceland want you to know it's not a gender equality utopia, despite what the statistics say
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

AdvertisementBoth Icelandic and foreign-born women told BI that though they largely feel safe in Iceland, it's no feminist paradise. "That was like a wake up call for many women," Thorgerdur J. Einarsdóttir, professor of gender studies at the University of Iceland, told BI. Some groups of women are more vulnerable to violence and low wages, including foreign-born women, women with disabilities, and trans women, the interviewees said. Older generations fight so younger ones can flourishBut despite these concerns, the women BI spoke to said that they largely felt safe living in Iceland. Women BI spoke to largely said they felt optimistic about the changes that future generations would bring.

Persons: —, Arni Torfason, Saadia Zahidi, Valenttina Griffin, Grace Dean, Adolphsdóttir, Einarsdóttir, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, Sigurðardóttir, Iceland's, Halldor Kolbeins, Sonja Ýr Þorbergsdóttir, Þorbergsdóttir, Inclusivity, Alice Olivia Clarke, Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau Scanpix, they'd, Steinars, she'd, she's, Ása Steinars, Alondra Silva Muñoz, Griffin, Silva Muñoz, Sigrún, Rósa, that's, Shruthi Basappa, I've, it's, Jewells Chambers, Silva Muñoz –, millennials –, … Organizations: Service, Viking Women, Stockings, Women's Rights, Nordic, Red Stockings, United Nations, Farmers ' Union, University of Iceland, Getty, Iceland, UN, Statistics, Sweden –, Icelandic Teachers ' Union, SEI Locations: Iceland, Reykjavik, Icelandic, Denmark, AFP, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Statistics Iceland, Colombia, Lithuania, Spain, Poland, India, Chile, WomenTechIceland, it's, Brooklyn, New York City, Thorhildur

Retail sales fell by 0.8% last month, far worse than expected, as consumers pulled back from their holiday spending and amid rising inflation and higher credit costs, the Census Bureau reported on Thursday. While overall retail trade sales declined, nonstore retailers were up 6.4 percent from last year. And consumers continued to spend on eating out, with food services and drinking places up 6.3% from a year ago. In January, retail sales rose by 2.34% from a year ago, according to the NRF/CNBC Retail Monitor powered by credit card tracking firm Affinity Solutions, but sales were down by 0.16% from December’s strong performance. “Notably, consumers are feeling strained by higher prices at the grocery store and beyond,” Patel said.

Persons: Jeffrey Roach, ”, Jonathan Silver, Piyush Patel, “, ” Patel, – Organizations: Census, Federal, LPL, CNBC Retail Monitor, Affinity Solutions, Affinity, Federal Reserve Bank of New Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ Piper Ferguson’s ‘Indie Seen’ book documents early-2000s rock
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Marianna Cerini | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The Libertines, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse and Amy Winehouse might all be considered part of the movement, albeit in very different ways. Ferguson’s debut book “Indie, Seen” offers a raw and nostalgic look at the early-2000s, with behind-the-scenes portraits depicting artists from Interpol to Kasabian, Peaches to PJ Harvey. Piper Ferguson The Strokes, shot for 'Rolling Stone' in 2001 after their performance at The Troubadour in Hollywood. Piper Ferguson The Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing at the NY Parking Lot show in Williamsburg, New York, in 2002. Piper Ferguson Beck, who graces the cover of "Indie,Seen," is pictured in a shot for 'Mojo' magazine in 2006.

Persons: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pete Doherty, Julian Casablancas, Amy Winehouse, Piper Ferguson, Ferguson’s, Kasabian, PJ Harvey, ”, ” Johnny Marr, Ferguson, Iwan Gronow, Jack Mitchell, Beck, Piper Ferguson Greg Lee, Hepcat, Ferguon, Piper Ferguson Beck, Shalyce Benfell, ” Ferguson, “, Piper Ferguson There’s Joe Strummer, Richard Ashcroft, Johnny Marr, Coldplay, LA’s Chateau Marmont, Blood, ” “, Greg Lee, Don’t Organizations: CNN, Sony, Interpol, DJ, Coachella, Coachella —, Verve, Smiths, West, LA’s, taco, Mojo, ”, Spotify, Insight Locations: Los Angeles, taco, Hollywood, Los Feliz, Williamsburg , New York, Portland , Oregon, London, ”

☆ Pickleball is a hit with millennials – the average player is 35 years old — and over 25,000 new courts are needed to keep up with demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years and, as of 2022, has 8.9 million players. The report found the average player is 35 years old, but the sport is also a hit with Gen Z and seniors. For context, there are currently 51,937 pickleball courts across more than 12,000 facilities in the US, per the report. The average age of a pickleball player is 35 years old, according to the report. While the sport continues to grow in popularity, pickleball may also drive up unexpected medical costs.

Persons: Pickleball, Gen Z, Tom Cove, Jorge Barragan Organizations: Service, —, Pickleball, Sports & Fitness Industry Association, UBS Locations: Wall, Silicon, pickleball, Silicon Valley

☆ 3 ways financial services companies can attract and retain new customers
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Think With Google With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Financial services providers can take several steps today to attract and retain new generations of consumers. Before financial services went digital, it was difficult to seamlessly transition from one institution to another. According to Google's report, 52% of adult consumers – and 71% of millennials – expect their financial services brands to coach their customers. To attract and retain more customers, financial services companies should:Position their brands as providers of personalized support and care. At a time when consumer behavior is rapidly changing, financial services companies cannot afford to remain static.

Persons: John Dokes, it's, There's, Z Organizations: Financial, Google, Consumers, YouTube, Brands, Insider Studios, Financial Services Locations: U.S

☆ Members of Gen Z were born between 1997 and 2012. Here are 7 events that have defined their lives so far.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Elana Klein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here are some of the generation-defining events that have had a profound effect on Gen Z. As Business Insider previously reported, Gen Z was established as a generation in 2019 by the Pew Research Center, which defines generations — such as Gen Z, Millennials, and Baby Boomers — to understand how perspectives and views change, rather than to create strict categories that define people. Here are some cultural events that have shaped the attitudes and tendencies of members of Gen Z. The recession of 2008 showed Gen Z 'the fragility inherent in the system'Members of Gen Z were children, or babies, during the Great Recession, so it hung over their formative years. Instead of looking ahead to a world of opportunities, Gen Z now peers into an uncertain future," the report continued.

Persons: Gen Z, —, Gen, Jean Guerrero, Zers, Aaron Klein, Chelsea Guglielmino, Marjory Stoneman, Donald Trump, Mark Makela, Guerrero, Olivia Julianna, Matt Gaetz, Z, George Floyd The, George Floyd —, Gen Z's, Sara Fischer, Axios Organizations: Service, Pew Research Center, Los Angeles Times, USA, Pew Research, Brookings Institution, Morning, Chelsea, Columbine High School, Washington Post, New York Times, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, LA Times, Trump, trolled, Social Locations: New York, —, Washington, lockdowns, Parkland , Florida, Texas, Minneapolis

Tokyo, Japan CNN —Move over, boomers and older millennials – Japan’s young people are stepping into office. Most members of Japan’s parliament are aged 50 to 70 – and are 75% male, according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Making headlines is Ryosuke Takashima who, at 26 years old, is Japan’s youngest-ever mayor, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK. Shin the Hiratsuka YouTuber, who was elected to the Hiratsuka city council. Ayaka Nasuno, 25, is another Gen Z politician making her debut after winning the highest share of votes for the Kawasaki City Council earlier this month.

☆ Wetzel's Pretzels is launching a new store concept aimed at Gen Z and millennials – take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Wetzel's Pretzels is launching a new store concept that will sell innovative takes on the typical pretzel. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyCalifornia pretzel chain Wetzel's Pretzels is launching a new store concept specifically targeting Gen Z and millennials. With Twisted, Wetzel's Pretzels will be steering clear of shopping malls. Wetzel's Pretzels CMO Kim Freer told Insider that the company would instead target college towns and power centers, which are outdoor shopping centers with multiple big-box tenants. Wetzel's PretzelsFreer said that Wetzel's Pretzels planned to open around 40 new stores between now and the end of 2023, with at least three being Twisted stores.

☆ More millennials now own their own home than rent one, leaving Gen Z the only group where most still have a landlord
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

More millennials now own their own home than rent one, according to RentCafe analysis. Gen Z is now the only group with more people renters than property owners, per RentCafe. They come after Gen X and before Gen Z, or those born between 1996 and 2012. Gen Z, however, is still renting, accounting for about 5.6 million households, or almost three-quarters of the cohort. Home ownership in the US remains dominated by Boomers – those born from 1946 to 1964 – with 32.1 million owners, followed by Gen X with 24.4 million home owners.

☆ Love & money: Four ways to avoid financial infidelity
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

NEW YORK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Sorry to break it to you, but your romantic partner may be sharing a secret relationship. One interesting note is that younger generations are hoarding the biggest financial secrets. ESTABLISH A ‘MONEY DATE’Since talking about money is such a taboo, it is challenging to know how or when to bring it up. DO IT NOWIf you imagine that keeping a few little money secrets will not harm anybody, you are wrong. According to a 2021 study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 85% said financial infidelity affected their relationship in some way.

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