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European Gen Z’s Favorite American Brands

From Hollister to McDonald’s, these are the American brands Gen Z in Western Europe name as their favorite…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Nike, Apple, and McDonald’s are Gen Z in Europe’s favorite American brands
  • Despite not having a single store in Europe, Target is a favorite American brand for European teens—and there’s good reason why
  • Many food and drink brands are on top, underscoring the influence of American foodie culture on young people in Europe
YPulse has long told you how American culture is influencing young consumers in Europe: their favorite TV shows are American, their favorite holidays include Halloween, and the U.S. and Canada are among their top travel destinations. Now, we’re also seeing an American influence in sports, as more sports leagues from North America are catering to young people in the Old Continent—from the NBA to the NFL. For brands, this means understanding Gen Z in Europe is inseparable from looking at which aspects of North American culture have reached them, especially which American brands are their absolute favorite. YPulse recently asked European...

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