Gen Z
Stories tagged Gen Z.
Robot Dogs Greet Freshmen at Chinese Universities, Sparking AI Debate
AI-powered robot dogs have joined student orientation at Chinese universities this fall, assisting with guiding and carrying luggage. The high-tech welcome has prompted a debate over whether the machines are a bold innovation or an expensive gimmick.
China’s Young Workers Fight ‘Office Aging’ With Wellness Hacks and ‘Gross’ Outfits
Young professionals in China are pushing back against the physical and mental toll of corporate life with unconventional wellness routines and deliberately sloppy workwear, saying their time at the company shouldn’t cost them their youth.
Slide Decks Replace Matchmaking Parents at Shanghai Qixi Event
On China's Valentine's Day, a Shanghai gathering asks friends to pitch each other to a crowd of singles, giving the city's marriage market a Gen Z upgrade.
U.S. Polo Assn. Hits Record $2.7B in Sales as Younger Shoppers Drive Growth
U.S. Polo Assn. reported a record $2.7 billion in sales for 2025, fueled by a larger store footprint and rising demand among Gen-Z women and Gen-Alpha boys.
A Cat, a Giant Winter Melon, and China's Latest Summer Meme
A viral image of a fluffy cat hugging a giant winter melon has become China's newest internet obsession, turning the humble dong gua into a Gen Z cooling hack and inspiring pet-friendly food products.
Gen Z Luxury Shoppers Turn to Resale Before Buying New, Says RealReal CEO
Younger consumers are price-checking pre-owned luxury goods to estimate future value before purchasing new items, according to Rati Sahi Levesque, CEO of The RealReal.
China's 'Ugliest' Animated Film Becomes a Gen Z Phenomenon
The animated movie 'Niu Lai' (The Bull is Coming) turned a disastrous box-office opening into a viral cultural moment as young Chinese viewers embraced its raw, unpolished chaos as ironic entertainment.
Baggallini targets younger shoppers with new collections and first pop-up
Baggallini is expanding beyond its millennial mom base with new product lines and its first pop-up, aiming to win over Gen Z and millennial customers.
China’s Gen Z Are Taking Up Quilting, Giving Traditional Pīnbù a Modern Twist
Young Chinese are turning to the ancient craft of pīnbù, or patchwork, as a mindful escape and a form of 'mechanical healing,' fueling a handicraft economy worth an estimated 120 billion yuan.
Gen Z Investors Turn Xiaohongshu Into Wishing Well for Unitree Robotics IPO
Unitree Robotics has become the world’s first listed humanoid robot company with its STAR Market IPO, igniting a social media frenzy among young Chinese investors.
Frozen Yogurt Makes a Comeback as Lines, Wellness Trends Drive Second Act
Frozen yogurt is back in vogue, with New York City shops drawing 30-minute lines and $10 cups. Established chains like 16 Handles report double-digit growth as wellness and social media fuel the resurgence.
Millennials and Gen Z Drive a New Era for Vacation Ownership
New research shows younger travelers are embracing timeshares as a flexible, high-value way to keep travel central to their lives, with Millennials and Gen Z now making up a majority of owners and recent buyers.
Gen Z Keeps 600-Year-Old 'Ground Opera' Alive in Guizhou
Source signal: Meet The Gen Z That’s Keeping This 600-Year-Old ‘Ground Opera’ Alive
PopSockets bets on DTC, TikTok drops and magnetic accessories to win back Gen Z
PopSockets is refocusing on direct-to-consumer sales, limited-edition product drops, and TikTok marketing to reengage younger shoppers after losing traction with Gen Z during the pandemic.
Faye Wong’s 1998 Aesthetic Prefigured Today’s Y2K Revival
Hong Kong singer Faye Wong’s 1998 album art, featuring sunburn makeup and sci-fi futurism, anticipated the Y2K look now popular among Gen Z.
China’s Gen Z Coins New Slang for Emotional Exhaustion and ‘Villain Era’
Chinese Gen Z internet users have popularized new buzzwords including 'spiralling' for mental fatigue, 'villain era' for aggressive self-assertion, and 'crispy' for sudden physical fragility, reflecting deeper cultural shifts.
Baduanjin Rave: Chinese Youth Swap Nightclubs for Morning Qigong Sessions
A new wellness trend in China fuses the ancient qigong practice of baduanjin with ambient electronic music, drawing Gen Z and millennials seeking mindful movement and stress relief.
Gen Z Prioritizes Beauty as Essential Spend, Outpacing Other Generations
Generation Z is now the largest spender on health and beauty products, viewing these purchases as a daily essential rather than a luxury.
Brussels Airport to overhaul entire F&B programme with landmark 2029 tender
Brussels Airport has announced a major food & beverage concession tender that will completely revamp its dining programme by 2029, focusing on data-driven passenger profiles and Gen Z expectations.
China Rises in Global Competitiveness as Gen Z Embraces ‘Lying Flat’
China climbed to 12th in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking on June 18, 2026, yet the country’s Gen Z increasingly adopts a ‘lying flat’ mindset, reflecting a rejection of hyper-competitive social pressures.
Alibaba Unveils Wan Streamer, an Ultra-Realistic AI That Sees and Responds in Real Time
Alibaba has launched Wan Streamer, a cutting-edge AI model capable of real-time visual and auditory interaction with sub-second latency, blurring the line between human and machine.
Gen Z Skips Consultations, Goes Straight to Injectables in Medical Aesthetics
New data from Guidepoint Qsight reveals that Gen Z patients are entering medical aesthetics directly through injectable treatments, bypassing initial consultations, and driving demand for Botox, laser treatments, GLP-1s, and Hydrafacials.
Beauty Brands That Target Multiple Generations Outperform Peers, Data Shows
New analysis reveals that beauty brands adopting multigenerational marketing strategies are outperforming competitors, as the sector faces a projected growth slowdown and increasing share battles.
Gen Z in China Flips the Script on Expensive Wellness with $2 Shaxian Meal
A 12 RMB ($1.70) chicken leg set from Shaxian, China’s budget food chain, has been repurposed as a high-protein, low-GI fitness hack, challenging the notion that healthy eating must be costly.