Why ethics are changing Gen Z's purchasing habits
Young people’s purchase decisions are increasingly informed by their ethical values and principles rather than by trendiness - those who value a brand ‘being on trend/fashionable’ the most has declined from 11% in 2019 to only 2% in 2021.
What does this mean for businesses?
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