Philippine Retailing Newsletters 2018 PRA Newsletter 2018 Q3 | Page 20

Feature Q4 Calendar of Events Survey: Gen-Z habits may surprise you FAPRA Heads of Delegation Meeting 3RD QUARTER 2018 October 3rd Week Chongqing, China Because Gen Z grew up with social media and technology, marketers may assume that these so-called digital natives are digital- or mobile- focused. However, the UNiDAYS and Ad Age Studio 30 survey is the latest to reveal that Gen Z actually has a complex relationship with technology and that some of the tropes that marketers associate with millennials are not true for Gen Zers. Even though most own a laptop and mobile device, the younger generation often prefers in-person interactions with brands and isn’t as social media obsessed as some may think. October 25 Retail Master Class V: THINK ON YOUR FEET® Presenting your ideas with CLARITY, BREVITY and IMPACT! Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila November 12-16 Retail Study Mission Vietnam/Thailand • Most members of the Gen Z (98%) own smartphones, but only 22% use the devices to make purchases, as many prefer interacting with brands in person, according to the study of more than 22,700 college students ages 17-23. • Gen Zers are 23% more likely to visit shopping malls than other age groups, a characteristic that is vastly different from millennials who have embraced online and mobile shopping, according to a recent study by Foursquare and Carat. Several retailers, like Sephora and Zara, have responded to digital-native Gen Z shoppers by including more tech features at physical locations, including augmented reality, self-service and mobile in-store shopping. • Sixty-one percent of Gen Zers have fully switched to streaming services, but 28% still subscribe to cable. The findings also showed that while 41% stream on a laptop, 32% use a TV. Among the students surveyed, 93% own a laptop and 44% own a tablet. When it comes to purchases, 60% prefer using a desktop. • The study also revealed that 77% of Gen Z respondents prefer reading printed books, and 40% prefer to reach out to brands via email. Over half of respondents, or 59%, don’t trust Facebook with their personal data, and 78% allow just some apps access their geolocation. (Marketing Dive, 08/23/2018) November 13 New Members Briefing IV TBC November 14-16 26th REGIONAL ROADSHOW SEMINAR: Baguio City I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. Mother Theresa WELCOME NEW PRA MEMBERS! Offers a wide array of Filipinos’ daily needs through a redefined grocery shopping experience such as modern and bright stores and “Paluto” section where shoppers can choose fresh ingredients and have these cooked the way they want it. The official one-stop shop of the Villar Group of Companies that offers shoppers anything from home building, furnishing and improvements. It guarantees a wide range of products and services. Is more than a novelty store that offers virtually everything from clothes to accessories to stationery. The items sold are interestingly arranged by color, which is an extra treat for the eyes of the shoppers. 20 A retail concept store that encourages fellow “passionistas” to exercise their right to get dressed and decked out. A’postrophe sells not only clothes but accessories as well. A novelty and gift shop that sells quirky and fun items from pillows, to eye masks, pens and more. The shop has branches in major malls around Manila and even in Cebu. A leading innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and majority of the top 25 global retailers. It is also the market leader of self-service banking technology in the Philippines. Has helped top multinational and domestic companies drive their growth in the country for more than five decades. The firm provides exceptional and effective legal advice and assistance to clients across borders including consumer goods & retail. A leading software company headquartered in Singapore, which delivers omni-channel retail solutions to market leaders across Asia Pacific. It offers services such as POS, Mobility, CRM, Marketing and Promotion campaigns, Supply Chain Management and Omni-channel Connect. Utilizes advanced techniques from the domain of artificial intelligence which are used to empower the brick-and-mor- tar stores by providing access to more information about customer traffic and dwell time. Provides flexible, secure, and low-cost solutions to businesses and professionals in both developed and emerging markets. Thousands of leading corporations and marketplaces rely on Payoneer’s mass payout services to send funds to their beneficiaries worldwide. Offers innovative, cost-effective automatic identification solutions (Barcode, RFID and Biometrics) for business and industry. It is dedicated to delivering comprehensive systems and mission-critical tools that enhance productivity and smooth flow of information for businesses.