Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Dufry, Autogrill, Merge to Form $13B Travel Retail Empire
July 11, 2022

Today in the connected economy, travel-related retailers Autogrill and Durfy join forces to launch a $13 billion airport and rest stop juggernaut. Also, Indian B2B AgriTech fruit marketplace Vegrow plans to expand after raising $25 million, and British youth banking service GoHenry acquires the French firm...

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CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
July 11, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Volkswagen, Comdata Launch Fleet Management Card
July 08, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Volkswagen partners with payment processor and fleet fuel card issuer Comdata to improve fleet management operations. Plus, digital, on-demand, convenience delivery service Gopuff helps fast-casual brand BurgerFi go national, while farmland resource and loan platform Tillable teams up with Evergreen...

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Report: Average Consumer Carries out at Least 2 Online Transactions a Day
July 08, 2022

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The Data Point: 32% of Consumers Right at Home With Digital, Voice Controls
July 08, 2022

Digital transformation of the home is among the most fascinating and even futuristic aspects of the digital shift, as tens of millions of consumers increasingly control their thermostats, check their security systems and make purchases by talking to smart assistants. Get the Full Story Complete...

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New Data Shows Convenience Drove Smart Home Upgrades for 83M Consumers in 2022
July 08, 2022

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Today in The Connected Economy: Pinterest Invests in Shopping, Amazon Courts Influencers
July 07, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon tries to attract influencers to its livestream shopping service, while Pinterest invests more in social commerce. 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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PYMNTS Summer Series: Retailers Use Data to Get Back to Basics as Inflation, Competition Weigh...
July 07, 2022

If experience is the new loyalty, as many believe, then now is the time for brands to harmonize channels, products and programs to capitalize on this digital-inspired shift in expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Smoother Payments Key to Streamlining Electric Vehicle Charging, Stakeholders Say
July 06, 2022

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