Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Turns to Robotics for Omnichannel Fulfillment
October 06, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart acquires robotics automation firm Alert Innovation as it looks to refine its omnichannel fulfillment operations. Plus, Uber Co-Founder and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick backs a lobbying group that is going after restaurant aggregators, while Balance and Mirakl team up to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Metaverse Expansion Includes Concert Series
October 05, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart announced it is getting into the concert business by hosting a music festival inside its new metaverse space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
October 05, 2022

Despite topping the PYMNTS ranking for smartphone ownership, the state of digital transformation in Italy and Spain diverges significantly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Musk’s Super App Ambitions Face Uphill Battle
October 05, 2022

In the bid to build a super app, just because you can — or think you can — doesn’t mean you should. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Grubhub Expands Offerings With Gopuff
October 04, 2022

Today in the connected economy, delivery company Grubhub forms a partnership with Gopuff, allowing it to offer more products and giving Gopuff a larger audience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Panera, Amex Partner on Cardholder Loyalty Play
October 04, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton’s Parade of Partnerships Continues
October 03, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Peloton teams with Hilton to put its bikes in 5,400 of the hotel chain’s locations, marking the company’s third partnership in two weeks. Plus, Walmart unveils the digital collectibles platform AutoT with the help of the National Entertainment Collectibles Association,...

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What 2014 Teaches Us About the Future of Payments and the Digital Economy
October 03, 2022

In 1963, Nobel-prize winning physicist Dennis Gabor wrote that the future can’t be predicted, but it can be invented. Gabor, who won the Nobel for inventing the hologram, explained in his book, “Inventing the Future,” that it is humankind’s ability to invent that shapes the...

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Study Shows Digital Engagement of US Consumers Linked to Employment Status
October 03, 2022

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