Connected Economy

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Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton Turns to Amazon to Boost Sales
August 24, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Peloton turns to Amazon to sell its home exercise equipment, marking the first time the company has worked with an outside retailer. Plus, Malaysian investment bank Kenanga looks to launch a super app with the help of Ant Group, while...

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Data Brief: German Consumers See Banks as Super Apps
August 23, 2022

Interest in super apps is growing worldwide as consumers increasingly recognize the benefits they provide. But recent PYMNTS research shows that there are concerns that if left unaddressed, could serve as a barrier to their adoption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wraps EV Delivery Pilot
August 23, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart has concluded its pilot delivery program using vans from electric vehicle startup Canoo. Plus, BNPL firm Klarna is teaming up with Software-as-a-Service company Shoplazza, and Dick’s Sporting Goods scores with new omnichannel and experiential offerings. Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Adidas Seeks Do-Over With New CEO
August 22, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Adidas looks for a new chief executive weeks after dialing its yearly outlook downward. 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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Shopify, Roblox Worries Over Consumers Drag CE100 Shopping Sector Down 8%
August 22, 2022

The Connected Economy 100 (CE100) Index lost 5.4% on the week, far outstripping the 2.2% loss in the Nasdaq and the roughly 1.1% decline in the broader S&P 500. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in the Connected Economy: The Weather Channel Joins the Subscription Bundle Trend
August 19, 2022

Today in the connected economy, The Weather Channel begins testing a subscription program in partnership with Trip Advisor and USA Today. Plus, DoorDash ends a partnership with Walmart to offer grocery delivery, and cryptocurrency payments technology company BitPay begins offering gift cards from Best Buy....

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Today in the Connected Economy: TikTok Debuts New Ad Features
August 18, 2022

Today in the connected economy, TikTok rolls out new features to help brands advertise their wares on the popular social media platform. Plus, PYMNTS looks at the prevalence of Apple Pay, and Grubhub teams with Bank of America to offer cardholders free Grubhub+ membership. Get...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Tests Livestream Shopping
August 17, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon is reportedly taking a page from TikTok as it tests a new live stream shopping feature for its app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in the Connected Economy: The Pros and Cons of Walmart’s Grocery Gains
August 16, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart sees pluses and minuses as consumers turn to its grocery sales to combat inflation. Plus, BigCommerce deepens its relationship with buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm, and payments solutions provider Cardknox integrates with end-to-end payment solution firm Verifone....