How Gen Z is reimagining retail and the future of the store

We surveyed over 2,000 American consumers across the generations to understand how they think about retail in 2025.

January 10, 2025
 ·  3 minutes

We all know the tropes about Gen Z by now. They’re drinking less, dating less, and prioritizing self-care over careers.

But here’s one thing they are doing more of: in-person shopping. They may have grown up in an age of one-click purchases and two-day delivery but Gen Z loves shopping in physical stores more than any other generation.

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