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Digital-First Economy

Global Outlook: Digital-First Kicks In From Asia To Africa

Think of it as your around-the-world commerce tour. A survey of the globe finds differing issues and obstacles, but a shared vision for optimizing the digital-first economy.

COVID Health Passes

‘COVID-19 Health Passes’ Ignite New Digital ID Debate

Vaccination records might be the only way we get to board planes as the coronavirus recedes. That opens the door to discussing how digital IDs are created – and who will help create them.

Black Friday Then and Now

Black Friday Revisited: 2019 Data Foreshadowed The Emergence Of Digital Trends

What a difference a year makes. Last year, a PYMNTS study showed the beginnings of the digital-first economy on Black Friday. This year, digital dominates. Take a look back to see what tomorrow’s Black Friday might bring.

Digital Discount 

Dueling Outlooks Disagree About Discount-Driven Holiday Selling 

Can a dreadful year end on a cheerful note? If it involves holiday shopping spend, the jury is out. But one thing’s for sure: BNPL on digital coupons will be a conduit to consumers’ purchasing power. 

Pilgrim Commerce

Four Things From 400 Years Of Pilgrims And Payments

The quadricentennial of the Mayflower landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has been commemorated by a special U.S. Mint coin. But that’s not the only discovery most people will make this Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims were commercial explorers and their landing led to a financial adventure.​

Thanksgiving 2020: Tough Times And A Cheaper Turkey Dinner

This year, Thanksgiving merits a look back through the holiday’s history — and a sense of gratitude that the digital-first economy is making shopping for dinner and cooking it a safer, more efficient process.

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