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Women over 40 make up a quarter of the global population and drive roughly 80% of household purchase decisions, creating a massive "silver economy" that the industry is only beginning to tap into. Persistent Challenges Women over 40 make up a quarter of
While 2024 was hailed as a historic year for gender parity in leading roles, this progress was largely driven by younger women. For mature women, the data reveals significant gaps: