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Today In Connected Economy: Jokr Lands $170M In Series A; Gopuff Rolls Out Hot Meal...
July 21, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Jokr has landed $170 million investment by the way of a Series A funding round, while Gopuff has grown into a new sector with the launch of “Gopuff Kitchen.” Plus, headless eCommerce platform Fabric has notched $100 million in...

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Today In Connected Economy: Warby Parker Brings Contact Lens Renewals To Mobile App; Rent The...
July 19, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Warby Parker is making renewing contact lenses and glasses prescriptions easier with an update to its iOS offering, while Rent The Runway has confidentially filed to go public. Plus, Zoom is looking to purchase Five9 in an about $14.7...

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Western Union CEO: Bringing Global Citizens Into The Connected Economy
July 19, 2021

In 2020, approximately 250 million migrant workers worldwide collectively sent $702 billion in remittances back to family and friends in their home countries every week or every month, according to the World Bank. These workers were a lifeline to loved ones who rely on those...

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Today In Connected Economy: QuickBooks Introduces Card Reader For SMB Payments; Square Eyes Open Developer Platform For Crypto Offerings 
July 16, 2021

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Toyota, Amazon, Uber Make Big Moves In Connected Car Space
July 16, 2021

Repair notices, service call scheduling and digital payments are just three ways cars can be more autonomous and connected to commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Today In Connected Economy: Lyft Launches Modified Shared Rides; Netflix Aims To Grow Into The...
July 15, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Lyft has reintroduced shared rides in a few American cities, while Netflix is looking to expand into the world of video games. Plus, Google is launching new tools to help the travel sector as it recovers from the pandemic....

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Stakes Soar In Streaming Wars As Netflix Pushes Into Gaming
July 15, 2021

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Today In Connected Economy: Food Delivery Startup Zomato Notches $562.3M; Apple Works On ‘Apple Pay...
July 14, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Indian food delivery startup Zomato has notched $562.3 million from investors, while Apple is said to be working on an “Apple Pay Later” monthly installment service. Plus, Blackhawk Network is rolling out the Enterprise Edition of its Digital Gifting...

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Today In Connected Economy: Sam’s Club Pilots Scan & Ship; Google Enables Easier Inventory Integration...
July 13, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Sam’s Club is piloting a Scan & Ship functionality, while Google is letting GoDaddy merchants integrate their product inventory in an easier manner across Google at no additional cost. Plus, Visa is rolling out its “installments” option with more...