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.

55% of Local Businesses Offer BNPL Online, but Just 5% Offer It in-Store
55% of Local Businesses Offer BNPL Online, but Just 5% Offer It in-Store
February 25, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Consumers are much more likely to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) when making purchases online than when shopping in physical stores. That’s true across...

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Connected Fitness Firms Cash In on the ‘Great Recalibration’ of Staying Fit
Connected Fitness Firms Cash In on the ‘Great Recalibration’ of Staying Fit
February 25, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

With news circulating that the dreaded “COVID 19 pounds” many Americans have packed on during the pandemic may be closer to 29 pounds, people increasingly...

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Most Pandemic FinTech IPOs Now Trade as ‘Busted’
Most Pandemic FinTech IPOs Now Trade as ‘Busted’
February 25, 2022  |  IPO

Along with everything else, war brings uncertainty to stock markets. That might seem a bit of a trite sentiment when blood is being spilled. But...

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Coinbase’s Services and Subscription Revenues Grow By 10x
Coinbase’s Services and Subscription Revenues Grow By 10x
February 24, 2022  |  Earnings

Crypto trading platform Coinbase posted fourth-quarter earnings that showed a surge in retail trading volumes – and volatility. Trading volumes are likely to decline in...

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Today in the Connected Economy: AmEx, Resy Support Indie Restaurants
Today in the Connected Economy: AmEx, Resy Support Indie Restaurants
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, American Express and Resy launch a campaign to get people eating at independent restaurants. Also, PayPal is among investors in...

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21% of Consumers Use Connected Devices to Check in on Work Daily
21% of Consumers Use Connected Devices to Check in on Work Daily
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The rise of the hybrid workforce means that consumers are no longer bound to the physical office or the 9-to-5 workday. This often means that...

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Cart.com CEO: Sellers Need to Build Brands, Not Just Sell Products
Cart.com CEO: Sellers Need to Build Brands, Not Just Sell Products
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When talk turns to omnichannel versus multichannel, there can be an urge to change the channel. Brands looking to scale need to find a way...

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AI-Powered Payments Platforms Put Paper Processes on Watch
AI-Powered Payments Platforms Put Paper Processes on Watch
February 24, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

We’re into 2022, but there are a few trends that continue from last year unabated. Businesses continue to make their way through the pandemic, and...

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Airline Subscription Plans Could Be Blueprint for Travel Industry Recovery, Loyalty
Airline Subscription Plans Could Be Blueprint for Travel Industry Recovery, Loyalty
February 24, 2022  |  Subscriptions

At a time when consumer demand for subscription-based products is high, and companies are eager to tap fresh sources of recurring revenue, Alaska Airlines’ new...

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