Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
May 07, 2023

Influenced by the current inflationary cycle, consumers moderate their in-store and online spending for all but the essentials. They have shifted away from transactional activities. Their digital engagement has likewise shifted, as quantified in proprietary research carried out in preparation for PYMNTS’ “ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report: The Love...

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Revolving Debt Soars in Ominous Sign for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers 
May 07, 2023

Credit card balances are rising as revolving debt surges at double-digit rates. 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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Rewards Partnerships Draw First-Time Customers to Restaurants
May 05, 2023

As restaurants look to step up their acquisition and retention initiatives, going beyond strategies that have become the industry standard, cross-brand rewards enable them to reach new consumers while touching more parts of diners’ day-to-day routines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Half of Millennials Use Dating Apps Every Day
May 04, 2023

Dating apps have never been more popular, with more than 60 million downloads last year in the United States. PYMNTS’ research finds that their use has risen 7% over the past year to 28% in March 2023, a share that represents 73 million consumers. Over half of these...

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73% of Millennials Still Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck But Savings Cushions Are Rising
May 03, 2023

As millennials enter new life phases like home ownership and parenthood, those added financial pressures make this high-earning demographic most likely to live paycheck to paycheck. However, they are learning how to better manage finances despite it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumers’ Mid-Inflation Shift to Home Cooking Creates Contextual Commerce Opportunities
May 01, 2023

As consumers seek budget-friendly alternatives to dining out, shoppable recipes are catching on, according to Chicory. 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...

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Meta’s Surge Offset by Snap’s Losses as CE 100 Index Slips 0.7%
May 01, 2023

Every three months, like clockwork, earnings season settles in. 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 completing this form,...

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Tesla’s Slide Blunts XPO’s Gains as CE 100 Index Slips 0.5%   
April 24, 2023

Earnings season has begun in earnest, and a cavalcade of income statements and webcasts with analysts will mark the next few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Platforms, Not Creators, Reap Financial Rewards of Creator Economy
April 23, 2023

The creator economy is apparently leaving a bulk of creators out in the cold. 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...