Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Freight Marketplaces Load up Options for Keeping Trucks Full
July 22, 2022

Moving freight from one point to another can be a complicated process involving shippers, logistics providers and carriers. What’s more, the process has been largely manual, involving phone calls and email blasts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Invests $4B to Expand Healthcare
July 21, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon acquires primary care provider One Medical in an effort to expand its healthcare offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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AT&T Dials Up Latest Sign of Distress for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
July 21, 2022

The latest sign of turbulence and stress in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy comes not from the housing sector, not from credit card issuers or BNPL, but from Ma Bell. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Tests Augmented Reality in the Real World
July 20, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google says it is getting ready to test a new augmented reality device later this summer. Also, Netflix tries to find the good in a recent earnings report, and Kroger expands its meal kit delivery service. Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: YouTube, Shopify Team for Livestream Shopping
July 19, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Shopify and YouTube collaborate to let creators and merchants showcase their products. 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 to our...

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Super Apps Have Potential to Unlock $3.2T in Annual Consumer Spending
July 19, 2022

Millions of consumers — and potentially hundreds of millions of them — are at the ready. They have their devices in hand, waiting for the right moment, eager to embrace the super app right out of the gate. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK Consumers Trust PayPal More Than Banks to Provide Super App, Study Finds
July 18, 2022

The U.K.’s appetite for a super app is huge. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Starbucks Considers UK Sale
July 18, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Instagram announces users can now make payments in chat for items they come across when browsing their social feeds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Sezzle’s 56% Plunge Leads CE100 Slump as Earnings Season Begins
July 18, 2022

The Connected Economy 100 (CE100™) Index continued its dip, and one wonders if earnings season will offer any respite. 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...