Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Spain Leads EU’s Digital Transformation but In-Store Payments Lag Behind
December 26, 2022

Spain continues to outperform its EU peers in terms of digital engagement. As revealed in PYMNTS’ latest Connected Economy report, “How The World Does Digital: Different Paths To Digital Transformation,” 91.9% of Spanish consumers reported participating in at least one digital activity in the previous...

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3 Real-Life Reminders That Consumers Love eCommerce, Connected Shopping
December 24, 2022

The economy may be struggling, but consumers still want the convenience of eCommerce and tech-powered shopping. From sneakers to cars to groceries, shoppers showed us once again this week that they now expect — and appreciate — digital convenience and flexibility, recession be damned. In...

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What Is the Digital Economy?
December 23, 2022

The digital economy is economic activity using the internet and other digital technologies. It encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services that are created, delivered and consumed using digital technologies. The digital economy includes a wide range of activities, such as eCommerce,...

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What is Digital Transformation?
December 22, 2022

Digital transformation is using digital technologies to fundamentally change how an organization operates and delivers value to its customers. It involves integrating digital technology into all business areas, fundamentally changing how the business works and delivering value to customers. Digital transformation can take many forms,...

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America’s Digital Transformation Is Slow, Steady and Driven by Routine
December 22, 2022

Global digital transformation edged forward again in Q3 2022, increasing 0.7% from Q2, reflecting a continued rise in digital activities across the 11 economies we study. PYMNTS’ latest research identifies a critical shift in Q3: Consumers added more digital activities to their daily lives. We...

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Online Habits Highlight Digital Economy Gender Gap
December 20, 2022

Gender equality hasn’t yet reached the digital economy — and retailers can capitalize on this divide. PYMNTS research has found that women overall make fewer transactions than men in nearly every category of the digital economy. The only exception is in digital banking, where approximately...

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Automakers: Car Chip Shortage Will Slow Adoption of EVs, Connected Cars
December 20, 2022

The car chip shortage that has bedeviled the auto industry this year isn’t going away. That’s according to a Tuesday (Dec. 20) report by the Financial Times, citing interviews with carmakers and chip providers who say increased use of connected car functions and demand for...

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CE 100 Index Falls 2.5% Amid Roblox Stock Rout
December 19, 2022

The CE 100 Index sank 2.5% as even “fun” names fell amid a Roblox stock drop. And headed into the final two weeks of what’s been a dismal year, the Index is 34.4% lower to date in 2022, outpacing even the tech-heavy NASDAQ, which has...

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CE 100 Index Slips as WeWork Plummets 23%
December 12, 2022

Recession fears mounted this past week, and stocks tumbled. 2022 is largely in the rearview mirror, and in looking ahead, investors — and some heavy hitters on Wall Street and in the payments sphere — do not necessarily like what they see. To that end,...