Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities
April 04, 2023

The connected economy expands with each new activity consumers perform via digital means, and those are increasing, as the average consumer now engages in 28 digital activities monthly, compared to 24 one year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CE 100 Index Surges 4.9% as Ocado Leads Shopping Names Higher  
April 03, 2023

The CE 100 Stock Index notched a 4.9% rally in a week that saw all pillars gain ground. 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...

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GM Picks Google Over Apple for Connected EV Projects
April 02, 2023

General Motors has enlisted Google to help build infotainment systems for electric vehicles. 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....

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Albertsons Goes After Consumers’ Health Benefits Spending with New Partnerships
March 31, 2023

Albertsons Companies has set its sight on an untapped pool of funds — consumers’ health benefits. 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,...

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Amazon-AMC Rumor Underscores Evolution of the Connected Economy
March 31, 2023

Whether Amazon buys AMC — or not — may be beside the point. 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....

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Population May Surge as SNAP Benefits End and Student Loans Payments Resume
March 28, 2023

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EU Regulators Anticipate Tech Evolution to Stay Ahead of Data Privacy Trends
March 21, 2023

German automaker Mercedes-Benz and Visa recently announced the rolling out of in-car payments technology, a move that is poised to usher in the next frontier of digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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AI Is the Glue That Will Bind Voice Assistants, Cars and Commerce
March 20, 2023

The connections already forged between consumers, their mobile devices, home speakers and voice assistants will forge the connections between conversational AI, cars and commerce conducted from behind the windshield. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bank Stocks Dive but CE 100 Index Ekes Out 0.8% Gain
March 20, 2023

No surprise – this past week was all about the banking sector. 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...