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.

Why the Connected Economy Isn’t

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%. Get the Full...

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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. Get the...

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Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
June 21, 2024  |  Retail

With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from...

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Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
June 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s...

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Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Shoppers Want Real-Time Inventory Updates
Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Shoppers Want Real-Time Inventory Updates
June 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

U.S. consumers expect to know, when they go to make a purchase, whether or not the items they want will be in stock, PYMNTS Intelligence...

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Apple and PayPal Send Mixed Messages as CE 100 Index Slips 0.7%
Apple and PayPal Send Mixed Messages as CE 100 Index Slips 0.7%
June 17, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The headlines moving the CE 100 Index this week were dominated by Apple’s announcements at its developers conference that covered everything from AI to payments....

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Walmart and Amazon Race to Digitize the Physical Store
Walmart and Amazon Race to Digitize the Physical Store
June 14, 2024  |  Retail

As Walmart and Amazon compete to stay at the forefront of retail’s omnichannel transformation, the two industry giants are integrating digital technologies into physical stores,...

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