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.

At One NYC Barbershop, Shave and a Haircut’s 0.0034 Bitcoin
At One NYC Barbershop, Shave and a Haircut’s 0.0034 Bitcoin
October 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

There are a growing number of services that allow and assist merchants in accepting cryptocurrency payments, but all you really need is a digital wallet....

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89% of Consumers Feel Inflation at the Grocery Store
89% of Consumers Feel Inflation at the Grocery Store
October 19, 2022  |  Economy

Inflation is weighing heavy on consumers’ minds, and rarely are they as aware of rising prices than when browsing the aisles at their local grocery...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Klarna Embraces Shoppable Video
Today in the Connected Economy: Klarna Embraces Shoppable Video
October 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

 Today in the connected economy, BNPL provider Klarna unveils new tools designed to turn it into a place where consumers and retailers can discover and...

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Delivery Startup Gopuff Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
Delivery Startup Gopuff Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
October 19, 2022  |  Delivery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based delivery startup Gopuff has cut hundreds of workers as part of an earlier round of layoffs over the summer. Bloomberg News reported on...

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Visa Aims to Turn Creators into Small Businesses with Digital Payments
Visa Aims to Turn Creators into Small Businesses with Digital Payments
October 19, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

In times past, a creator might’ve been a musician busking for tips on a street corner. Social media thrust those musicians — and artists, poets,...

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XPO Sees Volume Surge as Digital Economy Transforms Logistics
XPO Sees Volume Surge as Digital Economy Transforms Logistics
October 18, 2022  |  Earnings

Headed into the holiday season and well beyond, the freight industry and the ongoing overhaul and modernization of supply chains and the middle and last...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wants to Woo Influencers
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wants to Woo Influencers
October 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart unveils a content creation platform designed to let influencers post about the retailer’s products on social media while earning...

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DoorDash Partners With Warriors as Aggregators Compete for Stadium Concessions
DoorDash Partners With Warriors as Aggregators Compete for Stadium Concessions
October 18, 2022  |  Aggregators

Restaurant aggregator DoorDash is bringing its technology into sporting arenas in a move to reach new customers and power a greater number of transactions. The...

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Move Over, Millennials — Gen Z to Start Calling the Shots in Payments
Move Over, Millennials — Gen Z to Start Calling the Shots in Payments
October 18, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

When we see what’s transpired in the past three years, the utility of long-term outlooks becomes clear as the businesses that paid attention to trendlines...

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