Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Consumer Spending up, JCPenney’s Makeover
August 04, 2022

Today in the connected economy, higher prices and growing demand lead to an increase in consumer spending in July. Also, JCPenney reinvents itself as a digital-savvy retailer thanks to its customers’ smartphone use, and delivery services Gopuff and Instacart unveil new offerings. Get the Full...

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NEW STUDY: Inflation Causes Widespread Digital Pullback by Financially Strapped Consumers
August 04, 2022

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

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 partnership began. Plus, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gains an edge over rival regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission...

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

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 and payments tech company Waitr rebrands as ASAP as it launches a partnership with the New Orleans Saints, and Drexel...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Unveils Same-Day Local Retail Deliveries
August 01, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon offers Prime members same-day delivery from a slate of local retail stores around the country. Plus, the founder of Ethereum casts doubt on Meta’s ability to launch a metaverse, and Tiffany & Co. ventures into the world of non-fungible...

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CE100 Index Jumps 8.9% in July as Sezzle, Amazon Lead Gains
August 01, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Offers Drivers Perks, Debit Card
July 29, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Uber debuts new features designed to offer more flexibility to its team of drivers. Also, Hertz reaps the benefits of investing in connected cars, while Amazon and Google see growth in their cloud operations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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NEW DATA: Half of Millennials Now Use Mobile Wallets to Pay for Healthcare Services
July 29, 2022

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South Korea Schools the World in How to Monetize via In-Game Payments
July 29, 2022

The connected nation that brought us “Squid Game” is a video gamer’s paradise, showing other nations and companies how to regulate and monetize gaming for high scores in commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...