PYMNTS Intelligence

How the World Does Digital: Government-Led Program Gives Netherlands a Digital Boost
How the World Does Digital: Government-Led Program Gives Netherlands a Digital Boost
July 17, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Famed for its vibrant tulips and ubiquitous bicycles, the Netherlands is proving innovation isn’t limited to pedal power. This nation, boasting the world’s largest flower...

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Study: Digital Wallets to Overtake Debit Cards for In-Store Payments by 2027
Study: Digital Wallets to Overtake Debit Cards for In-Store Payments by 2027
July 17, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Digital wallets have revolutionized the payment space in recent years. They provide an easy, contactless and secure way to make purchases and transfer money through...

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Credit Card Retail Payments Fall by 18% Amid Budget Pressures
Credit Card Retail Payments Fall by 18% Amid Budget Pressures
July 16, 2024  |  Credit Cards

As consumers continue to face financial pressures, many are shifting away from credit payments for retail purchases, instead playing it safe with debit. By the...

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How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
July 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There’s no shortage of images that come to mind when the subject is Australia. Most of them are outdoors, like the vast outback and iconic...

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Gen Z Consumers 117% Likelier to Shop From Influencers
Gen Z Consumers 117% Likelier to Shop From Influencers
July 15, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As social commerce comes to occupy a growing role in retail overall, Generation Z consumers are the most likely to seek shopping inspiration from influencers....

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How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
July 15, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Driven by widespread access to high-speed broadband and advanced mobile networks, the U.K. boasts a population deeply engaged with the digital world. From video streaming...

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How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
July 12, 2024  |  Connected Economy

While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Today’s Italians are increasingly...

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Shoppers Subscribe to Retailers’ Membership Programs for Beauty Deals
Shoppers Subscribe to Retailers’ Membership Programs for Beauty Deals
July 11, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers look to win subscribers over to their paid membership programs to bring in revenue and drive loyalty, PYMNTS Intelligence indicates that, if Walmart+...

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Does Amazon Need Saks Global to Conquer Luxury Retail?
Does Amazon Need Saks Global to Conquer Luxury Retail?
July 11, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon turned 30 on July 5th and did something that nearly 70% of all women also say they do on their birthday: They bought themselves...

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