Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 

Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 
Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 
December 16, 2022  |  SMBs

Between inflation and a tight labor market, retail’s small businesses can’t catch a break.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Personalization Is the New Credit Union Connected Finance Play
Personalization Is the New Credit Union Connected Finance Play
December 16, 2022  |  Credit Unions

As consumers seek new connected financial experiences, more are turning to their local credit union for answers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Digital Healthcare Goes Omnichannel With 118 Million US Consumers
Digital Healthcare Goes Omnichannel With 118 Million US Consumers
December 16, 2022  |  Healthcare

Each month in 2022, an average of 100 million consumers attended telehealth appointments, while 118 million consumers logged online to schedule more appointments, check test...

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Uber’s Meijer Partnership Expands Grocery Delivery to Drive Platform-Wide Sales
Uber’s Meijer Partnership Expands Grocery Delivery to Drive Platform-Wide Sales
December 16, 2022  |  Delivery

Uber has announced a grocery delivery partnership spanning hundreds of stores with Midwestern retailer Meijer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Walmart App Lets Customers Shop Via Text
Walmart App Lets Customers Shop Via Text
December 15, 2022  |  News

A new Walmart app feature lets customers fulfill orders by texting the grocery giant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Grocery Delivery Expands as Retailers Compete for Digital Spending
Grocery Delivery Expands as Retailers Compete for Digital Spending
December 14, 2022  |  Delivery

This week, Food Lion expands eCommerce, Target invests in grocery delivery, and Getir buys Gorillas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Walmart Offers US ‘Inflation Free’ Holiday Goods
Walmart Offers US ‘Inflation Free’ Holiday Goods
December 14, 2022  |  Retail

 Walmart is offering consumers in the U.S. “inflation-free” holiday baskets through Dec. 26.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Cashierless Grocery Shopping Expands With Germany’s First Fully Autonomous Store
Cashierless Grocery Shopping Expands With Germany’s First Fully Autonomous Store
December 14, 2022  |  Retail

Trigo and Rewe expand cashierless grocery shopping with Germany’s first fully autonomous store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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