Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Digital Has Become a Way of Daily Life for 622M Consumers in 11 Global Markets
May 17, 2023

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CE 100 Index Down 0.3% as Shopping Losses Temper Porch, Affirm Gains
May 15, 2023

Earnings season is wrapping up.  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, you agree to receive...

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J.P. Morgan Payments’ Georgakopoulos: Internet of Things and Embedded Finance Forge New Commerce Ecosystems  
May 10, 2023

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Qualcomm’s Autotalks Buy Highlights Importance of Connected Car Ecosystem
May 08, 2023

Dealmaking in the chip space underscores the inexorable rise of the connected car ecosystem. 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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CE 100 Index Slips as Shopify’s Surge Not Enough to Offset Fiverr’s Slide
May 08, 2023

The CE 100 Index lost 0.5% in a week crowded with earnings reports. 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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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...