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.

This Week in Payments: Amazon Care Exits, Peloton Peddles Content, BNPL Shifting and the Inflation Food Fight
This Week in Payments: Amazon Care Exits, Peloton Peddles Content, BNPL Shifting and the Inflation...
August 26, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

With news that Amazon is sunsetting its Amazon Care healthcare initiative, Peloton’s pivot to a more open ecosystem for its app and content and upbeat...

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Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing
Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing
August 26, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

At this writing, shares of Affirm are down about 15%. In part that’s due to guidance that gross merchandise volumes will slow and that the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Bank of America Sees Record Digital Use
Today in the Connected Economy: Bank of America Sees Record Digital Use
August 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Bank of America looks to up its spending on electronic banking after seeing a record number of log-ins last month....

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Instacart Now Delivers the TV and Dinner
Instacart Now Delivers the TV and Dinner
August 24, 2022  |  Delivery

Instacart announced Wednesday (Aug. 24) the nationwide launch of a new “Big & Bulky” capability, offering same-day delivery of large items such as televisions, bookcases,...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton Turns to Amazon to Boost Sales
Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton Turns to Amazon to Boost Sales
August 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Peloton turns to Amazon to sell its home exercise equipment, marking the first time the company has worked with an...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wraps EV Delivery Pilot
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wraps EV Delivery Pilot
August 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart has concluded its pilot delivery program using vans from electric vehicle startup Canoo. Plus, BNPL firm Klarna is teaming...

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Bite Ninja Raises $11.3M as Restaurants Seek Creative Labor Solutions
Bite Ninja Raises $11.3M as Restaurants Seek Creative Labor Solutions
August 23, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants’ labor challenges continue, a range of solutions are emerging to tackle the issue in creative ways. Bite Ninja, for one, a Memphis-based tech...

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A Primer on US Stablecoin Regulations
A Primer on US Stablecoin Regulations
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers and regulators say we can expect a set of guide rails for the stablecoin business by year’s end. Here’s a look at the issues...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Grows Omnichannel, Experiential Retail Offerings
Dick’s Sporting Goods Grows Omnichannel, Experiential Retail Offerings
August 23, 2022  |  Retail

Dick’s Sporting Goods is reaping the benefits of changes it has made over the last five years, including expanded offerings in experiential retail and omnichannel...

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