Connected Economy

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New Data Shows Convenience Drove Smart Home Upgrades for 83M Consumers in 2022
July 08, 2022

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Today in The Connected Economy: Pinterest Invests in Shopping, Amazon Courts Influencers
July 07, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon tries to attract influencers to its livestream shopping service, while Pinterest invests more in social commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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PYMNTS Summer Series: Retailers Use Data to Get Back to Basics as Inflation, Competition Weigh...
July 07, 2022

If experience is the new loyalty, as many believe, then now is the time for brands to harmonize channels, products and programs to capitalize on this digital-inspired shift in expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Smoother Payments Key to Streamlining Electric Vehicle Charging, Stakeholders Say
July 06, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Forges Deal With Grubhub
July 06, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon makes a deal with Grubhub that could give it as much as a 15% stake in the food delivery service. Plus, FinTech firm Revolut teams with financial infrastructure platform Stripe to support its expansion plans, while Forever 21 owner...

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Study: Consumers Keep Subscriptions for the Fun Factor
July 06, 2022

Emerging through the pandemic, battling the relentless tide of inflation, stock market routs, airport delays, you name it, it makes sense that as summer alights (and beyond), we’d all like to have a little breather, a bit of whimsy perhaps. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Delves Into in-Person Payments
July 05, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Revolut launches its card reader, marking the start of its in-person payment ambitions. Plus, Uber brings its services to Israel, while Funding Circle and DreamSpring join forces to offer funding to underserved small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full...

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Benchmarking the EU’s Digital Engagement: the Netherlands
July 05, 2022

In this second of the series on the EU’s digital transformation, PYMNTS will be delving into how people in the Netherlands engage with digital technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CE100 Closes out Second Half Down 35% to Date
July 04, 2022

The Connected Economy 100 Stock Index (CE100 Index™) wound up closing out the second quarter, and the year to date, with a performance that far outpaced its benchmark, broader index brethren. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...