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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Americans are growing more cautious about investing as concerns about a potential recession and ongoing market volatility rise, according to the Q2 2026 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life).About three in five (62%) worry that a major recession is right around the corner. This is up from 54% last quarter. Boomers (57%) are less likely to have t...

ARMADA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now that summer has officially arrived, Blake’s Hard Cider is inviting fans to dive into the season and "find their shore" with an exclusive preview only available in Michigan. Today, the fruit-forward craft beverage innovator announces the statewide introduction of Shore Thing, a line of vodka-based lemonades for lake days, shore sunsets, and all the good times in-between. Smooth Sailing & Easy Drinking Crafted for those who prioritize crisp, refreshing beve...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UNA Sports Group, a sports investment firm focused on acquiring and developing franchises in emerging and high-growth leagues, today published “The Action Sports Audience, Decoded,” a consumer research report examining market demand, audience profile, and concept validation for team-based action sports. The findings indicate that there is strong audience interest among the highly-coveted 18–34 age demographic, as well as with younger, more digitally native consumers....

LINCOLSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an era dominated by screens, notifications and an always on mentality, Quill – a Staples subsidiary and agile, delivery-first workplace supplies provider – is doing something beautifully counter-cultural to celebrate its 70th anniversary: it is bringing back the print catalog. Launched June 15, Quill’s limited-edition retro print catalog – a coffee-table worthy lookbook designed to bring back the experience that once lived on desks and breakroom tables acr...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, O.C. Tanner, the global leader in employee recognition solutions, released its first annual State of Generations at Work Report. The report findings reveal how organizations can move beyond generational stereotypes to create stronger collaboration, greater innovation, and healthier workplace cultures. Based on data gathered from over 5,700 employees across 17 countries, the report explores how organizations can navigate the realities of a multigenerationa...

HANOVER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summer is America’s peak snacking season, according to a new nationally representative survey from Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, conducted by independent pollsters Censuswide.* The findings reveal that nearly two-thirds of Americans (62.2%) snack at least once every day during the summer months and 30.5% reach for something salty multiple times a day. Just 1% report never snacking in summer, making it one of the most univer...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Timed for America’s 250th anniversary, new research by global growth and pricing consultancy Simon-Kucher finds the American Dream has shifted to a deeply personal, individualized vision that prioritizes quality of life and meaningful fulfillment over traditional wealth and shared milestones. The traditional K-shaped economy with the backdrop of rising costs, has reached an inflection point, as “wealth” is being redefined. Material success and a uniform vision, as estab...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forty-nine percent of U.S. consumers agree that GenAI has made the quality of content available worse, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Among younger consumers, including Gen Z and millennials, 57% agree that GenAI has made content quality worse. A Gartner survey of 307 U.S. consumers conducted in March 2026 found that AI is contributing to a more skeptical media environment, raising the stakes for brands to create reco...

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With affordability pressures continuing to weigh on households, many Canadians are looking for fast, accessible financial guidance online before finding free or low-cost non-profit support, according to the Financial Advice in the Age of Social Media & AI Report issued by Money Mentors, an Alberta-based non-profit credit counselling agency, conducted in partnership with Angus Reid. One in seven Canadians (15%) turned to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to send Canadians into local and independently owned businesses, but a new study suggests many small business owners may not be positioned to turn that demand into revenue. While 1 in 5 (22%) of Canadians said they would watch World Cup matches at a locally or independently-owned business, 58% of small businesses expect the tournament to have no impact on revenue compared to a typical summer. That is according to...