Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Google Wants a More Shoppable YouTube
July 27, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google begins unveiling new features designed to create a better shopping experience on its search engine and YouTube. Also, Twitter is closing offices as the company shifts to a work-from-home model, and Spotify ends production on its in-car audio device...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Stripe Helps Toyota Streamline Car Repairs
July 26, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Toyota works with payments company Stripe on a program that lets auto repair shops trade used equipment and tools, electric vehicle subscription firm Autonomy looks to expand nationally with the help of AutoNation and Walmart teams with contact lens maker Waldo...

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The Data Point: 72% of Consumers Interested in Super Apps
July 26, 2022

The connected economy is quite real, but it’s far from fully connected. There’s a growing sense that the bewildering number of finance and payments apps is holding back its potential, energizing talk around super apps that better deliver on its promise. Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Helps Moove Expand Into India
July 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Africa-based mobility FinTech Moove joins forces with Uber to help Moove expand into India. Plus, credit card FinTech Cardless inks an agreement with American Express, and Jeremy King of Pinterest tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster about his company’s eCommerce plans. Get...

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9% of Consumers Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store Every Day
July 25, 2022

Consumers in the U.S. have never had more ways to shop, pay and acquire eCommerce purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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CE100 Tops Broader Market as BNPL, Payments Offset Snap’s 39% Decline
July 25, 2022

The PYMNTS ConnectedEconomy™ 100 Index (CE100™) managed to outpace the broader markets this past week, buoyed by Sezzle and other payment-focused names. 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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Today in the Connected Economy: Chase, Instacart Launch First Credit Card
July 22, 2022

Today in the connected economy, delivery service Instacart is set to launch its first-ever credit card through a collaboration with Chase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Freight Marketplaces Load up Options for Keeping Trucks Full
July 22, 2022

Moving freight from one point to another can be a complicated process involving shippers, logistics providers and carriers. What’s more, the process has been largely manual, involving phone calls and email blasts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Invests $4B to Expand Healthcare
July 21, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon acquires primary care provider One Medical in an effort to expand its healthcare offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....