gig economy

FTC Warns Uber, Amazon, Other Tech Firms on Money-Making Claims
FTC Warns Uber, Amazon, Other Tech Firms on Money-Making Claims
October 26, 2021  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued notices on over 1,100 companies, saying it will be aggressively targeting them if they pitch any misleading money-making...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Reveals Vibrant Sector of Gig Go-Getters 
New Gig App Provider Ranking Reveals Vibrant Sector of Gig Go-Getters 
October 25, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Got a gig? No? Well, go and get one. The apps are there if the will is strong.  Looking at PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of...

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On-Demand Delivery Services Race to Meet Consumers’ Cross-Category ‘Bring-It-to-Me’ Expectations
On-Demand Delivery Services Race to Meet Consumers’ Cross-Category ‘Bring-It-to-Me’ Expectations
October 21, 2021  |  Delivery

Where once, in the early days of food delivery services, the prospect of getting meals delivered on demand was a powerful draw for consumers, now...

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Deliveroo Doubles Premium Membership Through Amazon Prime Partnership
Deliveroo Doubles Premium Membership Through Amazon Prime Partnership
October 20, 2021  |  Delivery

As restaurant aggregators compete to gain consumers’ loyalty amid a growing desire for on-demand delivery, one contender is going back to the source. Many attribute...

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Instacart Acquires Smart Cart Creator Caper AI to Power Omnichannel Tech for Grocery Store Customers
Instacart Acquires Smart Cart Creator Caper AI to Power Omnichannel Tech for Grocery Store Customers
October 19, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

With the major restaurant delivery services making plays for Instacart’s customers, Instacart is stepping up its efforts to meet grocers’ digital needs. The online grocery...

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Facing Driver Shortage in Brazil, Uber Tests Line Jump Option
Facing Driver Shortage in Brazil, Uber Tests Line Jump Option
October 15, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Uber has begun allowing customers in Brazil to pay more for shorter waits, due to a driver shortage apparently triggered by rising gas prices. As...

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From Pallets to People: Fast B2B Digital Payments Retain Best Products and Top Talent
From Pallets to People: Fast B2B Digital Payments Retain Best Products and Top Talent
October 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

With workforces dispersed around the country and the world, and work arrangements increasingly skewed toward temps and contractors, the need for businesses to be able...

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Payfare Teams With Stride Bank on Real-Time Payments for Gig Workers
Payfare Teams With Stride Bank on Real-Time Payments for Gig Workers
September 28, 2021  |  Gig Economy

FinTech Payfare on Tuesday (Sept. 28) announced an expanded partnership with Stride Bank that includes new and faster ways for gig workers to get paid...

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Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
September 24, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

The battle between New York City and the major food delivery services wages on. On Thursday (Sept. 23), the New York City Council’s Committee on...

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