Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Grocers Continue to Lag Way Behind Restaurants in Digital Adoption
March 02, 2023

Grocers’ digital investments have not been enough to catch up to restaurants, PYMNTS research shows. 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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Travel and Transportation Drive 14% Rise in Consumer Use of Digital Tools
February 27, 2023

Consumer engagement in the connected economy continues to gain ground, as new PYMNTS research found the use of apps and platforms posted double-digit increases in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Germany’s Digital Transformation Stutters as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
February 23, 2023

PYMNTS’ December ConnectedEconomy™ Index, “How the World Does Digital,” found that in Germany, weaker overall retail demand drove fewer online transactions in Q3. In fact, the country experienced the largest daily connectivity drop of any we studied. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Remote Work Widens Digital Divide Between High- and Low-Income Consumers
February 23, 2023

How we work is one of several key factors impacting consumers’ access to healthcare, travel tools, and other services via digital channels, with an income gap playing into this dynamic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Instacart Adds In-Store and Online Features to Platform for Grocers
February 23, 2023

Instacart has launched new digital tools to help grocers provide connected experiences in-store and online. 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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Inflation-Stressed Consumers Miss Credit Card Payments
February 21, 2023

If missed bill payments indicate consumers’ lacking economic security, we may be in for a bumpy ride.  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...

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Digital Economy Income Gap Widens Year Over Year
February 17, 2023

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FinTechs Bring Payments Innovation to Connected Economy Leader Singapore
February 15, 2023

The world’s most digitally connected country is also a lead innovator in facilitating international business payments. 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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Augmented Reality Helps German Automakers Drive Future of Connected Vehicles
February 09, 2023

The latest concept cars from BMW and Audi look to the future of in-car displays. 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,...