connected commerce

New Data Shows Nearly a Third of US Consumers Use Smart Home Devices
New Data Shows Nearly a Third of US Consumers Use Smart Home Devices
July 15, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Thirty-two percent of consumers — an estimated 83 million people — used smart home or automated chore technologies in May, according to “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly...

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Wanted: Supply Chain and Logistics Savants to Help Close Deals
Wanted: Supply Chain and Logistics Savants to Help Close Deals
July 15, 2022  |  Supply Chain

Businesses increasingly see delivery preferences, speed of delivery, cost of delivery and inbound supply chain as competitive advantages.  As a result, the role of logistics...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Dufry, Autogrill, Merge to Form $13B Travel Retail Empire
Today in the Connected Economy: Dufry, Autogrill, Merge to Form $13B Travel Retail Empire
July 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, travel-related retailers Autogrill and Durfy join forces to launch a $13 billion airport and rest stop juggernaut. Also, Indian B2B AgriTech...

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Report: Average Consumer Carries out at Least 2 Online Transactions a Day
Report: Average Consumer Carries out at Least 2 Online Transactions a Day
July 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The average consumer now carries out at least two transactions online each day, according to new research by PYMNTS. Of those consumers, 17% purchase retail...

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

Today in the connected economy, Amazon tries to attract influencers to its livestream shopping service, while Pinterest invests more in social commerce. Amazon Lures Influencers...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Gives Alexa a Promotion
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Gives Alexa a Promotion
June 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the Connected Economy, Amazon looks ahead with Alexa, Candymaker Mars joins the NFT parade, a pair of senators reintroduce the Payment Choice Act...

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Inflation Boosts Merchant Interest in Data to Keep Customers Brand Loyal
Inflation Boosts Merchant Interest in Data to Keep Customers Brand Loyal
June 23, 2022  |  Commerce

Try telling a Dunkin’ fan that Starbucks is better, or vice versa — and then play that out across every consumer product and service imaginable....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Pazcare Valued at $48M After Series A
Today in the Connected Economy: Pazcare Valued at $48M After Series A
June 17, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, employee benefits and InsurTech firm sees its value rise following an $8.2 million Series A round. Also, FinTech Tintra wants...

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With Payments, AI Glues the Connected Economy Together
With Payments, AI Glues the Connected Economy Together
June 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Not all that long ago, media reports documented the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to craft jokes. A bit of whimsy,...

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