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Pandemic Gives A Lift To Voice Assistant Technologies

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That trend was particularly pronounced among older “bridge millennials,” who on average owned six separate connected devices, not counting their phones. According to PYMNTS’ latest consumer data on the subject, 47 percent of millennials have shifted their routines online, while 45.1 percent of bridge millennials have done so.

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Next-Gen Debit Steps Up

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Among the fascinating findings in PYMNTS’ ongoing surveys of Main Street SMBs during the pandemic is this: A majority of small businesses that did not apply for government bailouts simply wished to avoid debt. No matter what. Not even COVID-19 could tempt them. It’s a powerful statement on payments preference.

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Why ?Dining Out? Is About To Become A Much More Literal Term

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According to PYMNTS’ most recent consumer survey, there are some valid reasons to believe that some large and valuable demographics might opt to hold off on getting back out there. Indoor seating began this week under social distancing guidelines. Will Outdoor Dining Bring Back Reluctant Consumers?

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Can Politicians Give The Global Sharing Economy A Boost?

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The bill requires “the Economic Development and Commerce Department (DDEC by its Spanish acronym) to establish the standards and guidelines” for the sharing economy. According to another report , “A new survey from Allianz has revealed that the popularity of sharing economy services in the U.S. Sharing Backlash.

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Deep Dive: How FIs, Customers Are Navigating The Coronavirus-Inspired Spike In Digital Banking Demand

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Banks have taken note of this, with 44 percent of FI executives saying in a 2019 survey that they intended to grow their banks’ footprints by adding “self-service options” like online account opening during the next 12 months to 18 months, while 23 percent planned to open new branches. Merely offering digital channels is not enough, however.

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Salary Cuts Swell The Paycheck-To-Paycheck Ranks

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And as roughly as the official Labor Department figures are which as of today (April 21) were north of 22 million, PYMNTs most recent consumer survey, Navigating The COVID-19 Pandemic: The Post-Pandemic Reset indicates that the damage to employment is worse than the official figures show. According to PYMNTS research, as of April 11, 46.5

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Why Target Is Letting Kids Design Their Clothes

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Cat & Jack is Target’s newest vision — a line of baby and kids clothes, approved by kids, featuring funky colors and cooler cuts — and it is a big move on the rapidly growing market for kids clothes among newly reproducing millennials. A quick survey of Target’s pricing indicates it is 30 percent to 70 percent cheaper.