Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Rising Card Delinquencies Fuel Demand for Debt Consolidation Loans
Rising Card Delinquencies Fuel Demand for Debt Consolidation Loans
October 31, 2022  |  Earnings

In navigating the credit cycle, in getting ready for what comes next, prudence is the best policy. Not just for the lenders — for the...

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Restaurants Outpace Aggregators 2-to-1 in Online Ordering
Restaurants Outpace Aggregators 2-to-1 in Online Ordering
October 31, 2022  |  Delivery

In the battle for digital orders, restaurants are way ahead of third-party aggregators. By the Numbers Research from this month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Restaurant Digital...

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Snap Jumps 30% Leading CE100’s 4% Gain
Snap Jumps 30% Leading CE100’s 4% Gain
October 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Despite a few fizzles, post-earnings relief rallies drove a spate of double-digit percentage point swings and dominated the ConnectedEconomy 100 Index’s performance over the past...

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Tech Platforms Help Lawyers Catch Up With Flexible Work Trend
Tech Platforms Help Lawyers Catch Up With Flexible Work Trend
October 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Whether it’s working with major law firms or big companies, most LegalTech startups have prioritized the business-to-business (B2B) aspect of the sector, leading to significant...

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Amazon Versus Walmart Study Shows Who’s Winning Consumer Retail Spend
Amazon Versus Walmart Study Shows Who’s Winning Consumer Retail Spend
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

Retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart have become the two fiercest competitors for consumers’ retail spending. While the proliferation of mobile devices, apps and payment technologies...

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Mars Taps Item-Level Receipt Data with Loyalty Partnership
Mars Taps Item-Level Receipt Data with Loyalty Partnership
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

In an effort to better understand how consumers are buying its products, candymaker Mars has announced a new partnership with consumer rewards app Fetch to offer points...

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TikTok Moves Beyond Video With New Gaming Feature
TikTok Moves Beyond Video With New Gaming Feature
October 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

TikTok is making its first foray beyond the world of short-form video by adding a gaming function to its platform. The new gaming function will...

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Digital Wallets More Popular at Doctor’s Office Than the Mall
Digital Wallets More Popular at Doctor’s Office Than the Mall
October 27, 2022  |  Healthcare

Many consumers know they can use digital wallets to pay for their clothing, food and groceries — but how many realize that they can use...

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Slumping Confidence + Rising Labor Costs = Trouble on Main Street
Slumping Confidence + Rising Labor Costs = Trouble on Main Street
October 25, 2022  |  SMBs

There are economic cycles, there are business cycles and sometimes there are vicious cycles. If a mounting mix of new headwinds has it right, then...

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