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.

Data: Consumers Are Using Digital Wallets for More Than Payments — Here’s How
Data: Consumers Are Using Digital Wallets for More Than Payments — Here’s How
June 27, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers’ use of digital wallets is evolving beyond just making purchases, and younger generations are showing the way forward. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Digital Wallets...

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Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
June 27, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber is inviting consumers to give up their personal car for five weeks and adopt a “car-light lifestyle.” The ride-hailing company will select up to...

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Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants 34% More Than Grocers
Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants 34% More Than Grocers
June 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers turn to digital platforms to meet their food needs, their eCommerce adoption of restaurants is greater than for grocery. By the Numbers The...

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Shop Talk: Face Haus COO Says In-Store AI Boosts Service
Shop Talk: Face Haus COO Says In-Store AI Boosts Service
June 26, 2024  |  Retail

As artificial intelligence makes its way into more parts of retail, Face Haus, which is making a business on its personalized expertise, is using the...

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How the World Does Digital: A Deep Dive Into Global Digital Engagement
How the World Does Digital: A Deep Dive Into Global Digital Engagement
June 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

It’s time to take stock of global digital engagement. The pandemic has finally faded into memory and the flurry of consequential payments innovation has given...

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Low-Orbit Economy Could Be High Stakes for Global Money Movement
Low-Orbit Economy Could Be High Stakes for Global Money Movement
June 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Access to the connected economy is the first step in contributing to it. And with the news last week that Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon...

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Why the Connected Economy Isn’t
Why the Connected Economy Isn’t
June 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The 2,000 members of the Marubo tribe were among the most disconnected people on Planet Earth. A people whose roots span many centuries, they live...

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CE 100 Index Gains 0.5% as Online Betting Names Pay Out Big
CE 100 Index Gains 0.5% as Online Betting Names Pay Out Big
June 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index was 0.5% higher this past week, boosted by the fortunes of the “Have Fun” group, which jumped 3.3%. Within that segment,...

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Grocery Shoppers Favor Omnichannel Purchasing Journeys
Grocery Shoppers Favor Omnichannel Purchasing Journeys
June 21, 2024  |  Retail

Pure-play eCommerce may be slow to catch on in grocery, but PYMNTS Intelligence research shows omnichannel engagement has caught on in that realm. By the...

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