A new generation is discovering Gap — and they're loading up on jeans and sweats

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Gap store windows
Gap reached net sales of $3.5 billion in 2025, a 5% increase from the year before.

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The rise of the daycap: Gen Z prefers intentional, daytime sips

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Four cocktail glasses meet to cheers in the center of a brunch table.
Gen Z drinks more intentionally — and earlier in the day — than their older counterparts.

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I felt unprepared when I moved into my first apartment. Living alone has been challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.

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Carrie, with her arms stretched out to the sides, sits on a couch in her apartment.
During my last year of college, I moved into my first apartment alone.

Carrie Berk

The 'Chinese Dream' is shrinking. That's bad news for the global economy.

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A urban scene in China.

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2025 was another strong year for China's economy — on paper.

Beijing reported the world's second-largest economy hit its 5% GDP growth target for the year. Exports held up. Industrial output stayed resilient.

The TikTok generation is clashing with old-school Wall Street culture

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A man in motion, carring a briefcase

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With snowfall at historic lows, Vail is betting Gen Z will show up for a better deal

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Skiers on lift at Vail resort
Vail Resorts said its targeting Gen Z to ensure the future of skiing.

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I shopped Target's new Roller Rabbit line. It was chaotic, but now I understand why Gen Alpha loves the pajama brand.

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People shop the Roller Rabbit x Target collaboration line.
The Roller Rabbit collection at a Target store in New Jersey.

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Read the pitch decks of 16 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions

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Money in the shape of a heart

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Coach's former CEO said Gen Z is most similar to the 60s generation

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Haneul, bag detail, of girl group Kiss of Life poses for a photocall for COACH x Mushinsa pop-up store opening on September 05, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Coach's former CEO said Gen Z is most similar to his generation from the sixties.

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Gen Z is trying to log their way out of doomscrolling

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Maria Paula Colmenares
Maria Paula Colmenares set up a Substack page called "Instead of Doomscrolling."

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