gig economy

Just Eat Takeaway Rules Out Mergers With Money-Losing Rivals
Just Eat Takeaway Rules Out Mergers With Money-Losing Rivals
August 17, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Just months after closing its $7.3 billion acquisition of Grubhub, food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway said on Tuesday (Aug. 17) that it’s not interested...

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Next-Gen FinTech Takes On The Modern Solopreneur
Next-Gen FinTech Takes On The Modern Solopreneur
August 13, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The rise of mega-platforms like Uber created space for a new ecosystem of gig workers. The shift has massive implications for the labor market and...

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Fiverr Unveils Freelancer Subscription Loyalty Program
Fiverr Unveils Freelancer Subscription Loyalty Program
August 12, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Online freelance services marketplace Fiverr has launched its Seller Plus subscription-based loyalty program for freelancers, according to a Thursday (Aug. 12) press release. The program...

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Uber Reigns In Restaurant Delivery, Eyes Grocery Growth
Uber Reigns In Restaurant Delivery, Eyes Grocery Growth
August 05, 2021  |  Delivery

Uber Eats might be winning the food delivery race. On Wednesday (Aug. 4), the company revealed in a presentation shared with analysts that its delivery...

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Cards-as-a-Service Tackle MENA’s Market Fragmentation
Cards-as-a-Service Tackle MENA’s Market Fragmentation
August 04, 2021  |  B2B Payments

For any FinTech product, having a solution that can address as much friction for as many users as possible is key to scale. Yet when...

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Uber, Lyft Riders Return As Delta Variant Surges, Drivers Steer Clear
Uber, Lyft Riders Return As Delta Variant Surges, Drivers Steer Clear
August 02, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft have finally started to see riders return to the on-demand transportation service, but that bounceback could be short-lived if the Delta variant...

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DoorDash Opens Second Virtual Kitchen
DoorDash Opens Second Virtual Kitchen
July 29, 2021  |  Delivery

DoorDash has opened a second ghost kitchen, this time in San Jose, California. The new location will serve as a hub for six Bay Area...

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CFOs Consider The Gig Route To Delivering Value To The Enterprise
CFOs Consider The Gig Route To Delivering Value To The Enterprise
July 28, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The role of chief financial officer (CFO) is in the midst of a dramatic and exciting change. Far more than number crunchers, the CFO today...

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Latest Gig Economy App Ranking Sorts Out The World Of Scalable Side-Hustles
Latest Gig Economy App Ranking Sorts Out The World Of Scalable Side-Hustles
July 21, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Are “gig” delivery drivers contractors or employees? Depends on where you ask that question, and to whom. PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps doesn’t...

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