Connected Economy

Connected Economy
61% of Consumers Shopped Mostly for Essentials in March
April 29, 2022

Sixty-one percent of consumers purchased almost exclusively daily essential items like gas, health products and food in March, according to “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report,” which is based on a PYMNTS survey of roughly 2,500 U.S. consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Goes After India’s 1B Movie Watchers
April 28, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon brings Prime movie and TV rentals to India in an effort to tap into a hugely popular streaming market. Plus, Amazon works with hearing aid maker Starkey to help customers who have the Fire TV Cube better hear their...

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Today in the Connected Economy: WhatsApp Looks to Attract More Users in India
April 27, 2022

Today in the connected economy, WhatsApp is offering cash back rewards on peer-to-peer (P2P) payments in an effort to entice new customers in India. Plus, Charter Communications and Comcast team up to launch a new streaming service, and Klarna hopes to expand its buy now,...

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The Data Point: US Lags in Digital Transformation, Japan Comes in Dead Last in 11-Country...
April 27, 2022

Given the money invested and work hours put in, the digital transformation of payments and the ecosystems connected by them is still in its early days, with some standout exceptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Wants to Offer Crypto Wallets
April 26, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky says the company needs to expand into the world of crypto wallets and mortgages on its road to becoming a super app. Plus, Amazon Japan teams up with payments startup Adyen, and payment processor Stripe launches...

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Online Grocery Adoption Rises 5% in March, PYMNTS Data Reveal
April 26, 2022

Most consumers may be paring back their spending to stick to the essentials, but an increasing number nevertheless are proving willing to pay the premium for convenience when it comes to buying groceries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
April 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, India and the European Union embark on a project to boost trade, while Meta invites shoppers to visit the virtual world through its physical store. Also, Nuvei and Novibet expand their partnership, while Cross River Bank forms a new partnership...

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‘Network Effect’ Is Driving Organic Growth of the Global ConnectedEconomy™
April 25, 2022

Since its founding as an app that brought diners and restaurants together for online ordering and delivery, DoorDash has expanded to deliver retail products and prescriptions — all in an effort to keep customers transacting more on its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Dismal Stock Performance Misses Mark on Connected Economy’s Potential
April 25, 2022

To borrow a few lines from Jerry Garcia and his pals, somewhat liberally: Trouble behind, trouble ahead — and you know that notion just crossed our minds … Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...