Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

The evolution of subscription commerce continues as consumers become more demanding and exacting in what they want — and expect —  from monthly retail boxes....

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Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers purchased Halloween decorations at a lukewarm rate in October and retailer Party City expects that to continue for the rest of the year.  For...

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Item-Level Data Helps Gen Zs Build Financial Literacy While Saving Money
Item-Level Data Helps Gen Zs Build Financial Literacy While Saving Money
November 08, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Inflation is at multi-decade highs, forcing us to scrutinize where every dollar is going and how to stretch those dollars as far as possible. In...

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Airbnb Will Start Enabling Customers to See Total Price Including Fees
Airbnb Will Start Enabling Customers to See Total Price Including Fees
November 07, 2022  |  eCommerce

Airbnb has announced that it will start enabling customers to choose to see the total price of rentals — including all fees before taxes —...

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PayPal Earnings and Outlook Lead CE100 Lower as Payment Firms Face Slowdown
PayPal Earnings and Outlook Lead CE100 Lower as Payment Firms Face Slowdown
November 07, 2022  |  Investments

Friday’s rally, where the broader indices were up more than 1.1%, was not enough to salvage a rocky week, as earnings continue to dominate. And...

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Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?
Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?
November 05, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

We’ve got more ways to communicate than ever, and when people get chatty, talk often turns to stuff we want to buy. In some cases,...

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Amazon and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors
Amazon and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors
November 04, 2022  |  Retail

They say “never judge a book by its cover,” but the same logic clearly does not apply to evaluating companies’ stock prices. That is especially true...

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Why It’s Time for the Connected Healthcare Wallet
Why It’s Time for the Connected Healthcare Wallet
November 04, 2022  |  Mobile Wallets

Administrations come and go promising healthcare reform, but it’s nimble and creative FinTechs that are making it happen, creating connected digital ecosystems that add value...

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57% of Consumers Use Digital Apps and Wearables to Monitor Their Health
57% of Consumers Use Digital Apps and Wearables to Monitor Their Health
November 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Consumers are getting more comfortable by the quarter with digital wearables that track vital signs and health signals and share them with apps and platforms...

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