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.

Shopify’s New Text-to-Buy Option Marks Rise of ‘Anywhere Commerce’

Shopify’s New Text-to-Buy Option Marks Rise of ‘Anywhere Commerce’
Shopify’s New Text-to-Buy Option Marks Rise of ‘Anywhere Commerce’
August 04, 2022  |  Omnicommerce

We’ve learned more about how to sell anywhere under any conditions in the past two years than in the prior 20, and more of that...

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Travel Platform HRS Buys German Expense Management Firm Paypense
Travel Platform HRS Buys German Expense Management Firm Paypense
August 04, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Corporate travel platform HRS has acquired German expense management firm Paypense, a move the company said will enhance its suite of corporate payment products. Get...

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JCPenney Gets Extreme Makeover With Assist From Shoppers’ Smartphones
JCPenney Gets Extreme Makeover With Assist From Shoppers’ Smartphones
August 04, 2022  |  Retail

Hailing from the dawn of modern retailing, JCPenney (JCP) is reinventing itself as a slimmed-down digital-savvy merchant, connecting with customers by creating seamless journeys and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Grubhub’s Amazon Bid Pays Off
Today in the Connected Economy: Grubhub’s Amazon Bid Pays Off
August 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Grubhub reaps the benefits of its investment in Amazon, with its parent company’s CEO saying orders have accelerated since the...

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Crypto Fight on Capitol Hill Increasingly Favors CFTC
Crypto Fight on Capitol Hill Increasingly Favors CFTC
August 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) appears to have won another round in its fight with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for control of...

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ECB Cautions Against Quixotic Quests on Path to CBDC ‘Holy Grail’
ECB Cautions Against Quixotic Quests on Path to CBDC ‘Holy Grail’
August 03, 2022  |  CBDC

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Airbnb’s Q2 Earnings Show Working Vacations Still Have Traction
Airbnb’s Q2 Earnings Show Working Vacations Still Have Traction
August 03, 2022  |  Earnings

In the face of steep inflation and major air travel disruptions, consumers still booked more trips and longer stays with Airbnb in the second quarter...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Ulta Expands Tie-up With The Honest Company
Today in the Connected Economy: Ulta Expands Tie-up With The Honest Company
August 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, The Honest Company continues its foray into the world of physical retail with an expanded Ulta collaboration. Plus, food delivery...

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