Growing up as digital natives, members of Gen Z have never known the world without the influence of the internet and mobile phones. This generation is also more diverse, connected, and vocal than any group that has preceded them. As a result, Gen Z—albeit young in age—is already leaving a huge mark on the world we live in. Below, we take at eight things you need to know about their behavior, spending, and preferences as consumers.

Wellness marketing is not new. From #MeatlessMonday to #SelfCareSaturday, marketers have been tapping into healthy lifestyle messaging to drive conversation around their brand. This approach has been tremendously successful for many—especially beauty and food brands that have developed entirely new categories of wellness-oriented products to attract healthy lifestyle consumers.

Over the past few years, there have been tremendous advancements in augmented and virtual reality. Branded social media filters, product visualization tools, and more have created new ways for brands to engage consumers.

With vaccination availability increasing nationwide, business owners need to focus their efforts on bringing shoppers back into stores. What can they do to boost in-store traffic in the coming months? Hear tips from Jeff Snyder and other entrepreneurs in this recent article on Forbes!

Stay-at-home orders, physical distancing, and fear of crowded markets have forced consumers to shop differently. During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping across all categories increased dramatically. Although consumers will continue to shop online for some products and convenience, our research found that consumers will, for the most part, return to grocery stores for their food and beverage needs. Here, we look at how shopping shifted during the pandemic and how they're likely to evolve in the future.

Although consumer behavior had been evolving prior to the pandemic, the crisis prompted a surge in new shopper behaviors. Whether they were unable to find their favorite brands on the shelf or were looking for less expensive options due to changing economic situations, consumers began shifting brands at unprecedented rates.

The world has endured great change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Habits that had already begun to form have accelerated, and the way we go about our lives will never be quite the same. In this article, we take a look at three trends that have risen to the forefront in the past year and how they'll continue to impact our lives going forward.

Over the past year, the pandemic has thrown a wrench into even the best-laid of plans. For those looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle, it's no different. According to the 2021 Deloitte Global Automotive Consumer Study, 34% of Americans have been forced to either accelerate or slow their auto purchasing plans due to the pandemic.

As vaccine roll-out efforts continue to gain momentum, there are signs of hope for a return to normalcy in 2021. Consumers across the country are looking forward to resuming their typical day-to-day activities, but comfort levels can vary drastically from one person to the next. Below, we take a look at nine things to know about where consumers stand on the return to normal this year.

While the world of virtual experiences has offered a blank canvas for creativity and an opportunity to reach massive crowds of people from afar, the desire for in-person experiences — and the connection that comes with them — won't be going away. That's why the future will be about hybrid event experiences.