Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Virtual Shopping Popular as Consumers Embrace Connected Buying Experiences
January 17, 2024

Amid busy schedules and constant demands, consumers are consistently in search of ways to maximize their time and handle multiple tasks with ease. This quest for efficiency has given rise to the prominence of connected devices as indispensable companions in individuals’ daily lives.  Get the...

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World Bank’s Gloomy Outlook Could Be Countered by Industrial Transformations 
January 17, 2024

The World Bank isn’t banking on the world’s economy getting much better.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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CE 100 Index Adds 1.1% as Bank Earnings Blunt Gains, iRobot Plummets 20% 
January 15, 2024

Friday heralded the official kick off of earnings season, with banks leading the charge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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DraftKings to Launch Online Sportsbook in 26th State: Vermont
January 10, 2024

DraftKings will launch its online sportsbook in Vermont on Thursday (Jan. 11), bringing to 26 the number of states in which it operates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CE 100 Index Starts Off 2024 With a 2.6% Loss
January 08, 2024

Out with the old and in with the new, as they say. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Samsung Announces New Connected Kitchen Products as Consumers Increase Digital Engagement
January 04, 2024

With consumers increasingly expecting connectivity in every part of their lives, Samsung is stepping up its smart kitchen devices, creating potential in-home contextual commerce opportunities down the line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CE 100 Index: AI, Banks and BNPL Names Were Standouts During 2023’s 42% Rally 
January 04, 2024

The CE 100 Index soared in 2023, largely on the wings of widespread rallies among banking and buy now, pay later (BNPL) names, up double digit and, in some cases, triple digit percentage points. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How Generation Multitasker Will Drive Digital Transformation in 2024
December 29, 2023

With the rise of connected devices making it possible to do more at any given moment, 2023 saw consumers multitasking more than ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Grocers’ Contextual Commerce Efforts Reached New Digital Spaces in 2023
December 29, 2023

Throughout 2023, grocers stepped up their contextual commerce initiatives, not only expanding shoppable recipe content but also reaching new devices and digital platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...