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.

One in Four Fast Food Customers Seek Deals When Deciding Between Brands
One in Four Fast Food Customers Seek Deals When Deciding Between Brands
August 05, 2022  |  QSR & Mobile

As fast-food brands compete for their customers’ loyalty, limited-time offers (LTOs) and other promotions can go a long way. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Buys iRobot, Partners With Veritone
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Buys iRobot, Partners With Veritone
August 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon pays $1.7 billion to acquire Roomba-maker iRobot, part of the company’s effort to boost its smart home offerings. Plus,...

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Crypto-Spend Debit Card Rewards Go Back to Earth
Crypto-Spend Debit Card Rewards Go Back to Earth
August 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Surging Jobs Data Heightens SMB Balancing Act Between Wages, Automation
Surging Jobs Data Heightens SMB Balancing Act Between Wages, Automation
August 05, 2022  |  SMBs

We’re at a watershed moment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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$1.7B iRobot Deal Clears Path for Amazon’s Smart Home Ambitions
$1.7B iRobot Deal Clears Path for Amazon’s Smart Home Ambitions
August 05, 2022  |  Acquisitions

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Qurate Retail Plans Turnaround Amid 16% Revenue Drop
Qurate Retail Plans Turnaround Amid 16% Revenue Drop
August 05, 2022  |  Retail

Video commerce giant and QVC owner Qurate Retail Inc. is implementing a turnaround plan amid across-the-board declines in revenue, the company reported Friday (Aug. 5). Get...

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2 in 3 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Prefer to Pay Drs. With Credit
2 in 3 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Prefer to Pay Drs. With Credit
August 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

What can payments preference tell us about differences in healthcare consumers? In basic terms, those on a solid financial footing stick to the familiar —...

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Burger King, Popeyes Parent Cuts App Load Times 52% to Boost Digital Orders
Burger King, Popeyes Parent Cuts App Load Times 52% to Boost Digital Orders
August 04, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Driving digital sales is about more than just offering a range of fulfillment options and incentivizing purchases with loyalty rewards — it is also about...

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‘Great Unsubscribe’ Gains Momentum as Inflation Forces Consumers to Scale Back
‘Great Unsubscribe’ Gains Momentum as Inflation Forces Consumers to Scale Back
August 04, 2022  |  Subscriptions

The great disengagement from the connected economy may be just getting started, spurred by the pressures of living paycheck to paycheck. Get the Full Story...

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