U.S. Gen Z Youth Have Already Developed the Buying Power of a Small Country

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Aug 02, 2018, 08:42 ET

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With a buying power exceeding $500 billion, Gen Z teens and young adults have at their disposable a spending ability that is comparable to the GDP of money countries , including Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Thailand, and Venezuela, , according to Looking Ahead to Gen Z: Demographic Patterns and Spending Trends, a new report from Packaged Facts, a leading market research company, The report provides a comprehensive look at Generation Z (defined as encompassing ages 13-24), which comprises 52 million Americans and represents 16% of the U.S. population Between the money they have and the money their parents spend on them, Gen Z is already having a significant impact on the American economy.

Gen Z's potential as consumers is a factor which retailers should not overlook. While they grew up with modern technology, many Gen Z consumers employ a more "old-fashioned" approach to shopping: 67% of them prefer to make a purchase in a store as opposed to shopping online, or to shop using an app, the report found. Brick-and-mortar clothing retailers may want to consider targeting them as significant consumers as Gen Z seems to also favor shopping for clothes and shoes. Gen Z young men spend 53% more money on apparel than their Millennial counterparts. Generation Z also enjoys experiencing entertainment outside of the home more than their Millennial counterparts, with many Gen Z young people regularly attending movies and concerts or other live performances, perhaps because they are much less likely to have children.

"Gen Z is anything but monolithic or expected," says David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts. "A common thread between the diverse array of Gen Z kids seems to be their tendency to weave social media, and digital experiences into their physical, everyday lives. For a brand to be big with Gen Z, having brick-and-mortar store locations and a strong online presence are both essential to generating business and buzz."

About the Report

Looking Ahead to Gen Z: Demographic Patterns and Spending Trends provides key insight into the demographics and spending patterns of the United States' up-and-coming generation. This report assesses Gen Z' impact on the American consumer economy through detailed demographic information, age-specific consumer surveys across many different industries, analysis of technology's impact on Gen Z habits and spending, thoughtful comparisons between Gen Z trends and past generational trends, and case study analyses regarding Gen Z targeted advertising campaigns.

View additional information about Looking Ahead to Gen Z: Demographic Patterns and Spending Trends, including purchase options, the abstract, table of contents, and related reports at Packaged Facts' website: https://www.packagedfacts.com/updates/gen-z-demographic-trends.

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