While Millennials have acquired a reputation for being somewhat spoiled and entitled, perhaps even lazy, there is certainly more to the young generation. They are bold and forward-thinking, breaking barriers and traditions and changing the face of consumerism.
With so many more options available due to E-commerce, online dating and education as well as low cost airlines, millennials are able to experience life in a completely different way to previous generations. With the world quite literally at their fingertips, millennials decision making is very different to gen-x and baby boomers.
This list compiles some of the once-popular purchasing habits that Millennials are killing off. As a generation of conscious consumers, who ask questions before they buy, the old way of life often doesn’t hold up to their scrutiny. Perhaps this is the key to a more sustainable future, but there will certainly be casualties along the way. Read on for the list of industries millennials are bleeding dry.