Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon to Add 4,000 UK Jobs
July 15, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon plans to add 4,000 new jobs to its United Kingdom operations, a move that will make it one of that country’s top employers. Plus, Goldman Sachs helps spend management platform Airbase with its expansion plans, and digital banking platform...

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New Data Shows Nearly a Third of US Consumers Use Smart Home Devices
July 15, 2022

Thirty-two percent of consumers — an estimated 83 million people — used smart home or automated chore technologies in May, according to “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report,” a PYMNTS publication based on a survey of 2,696 U.S. consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: JPMorgan’s Forecast Uncertain
July 14, 2022

Today in the connected economy, J.P. Morgan Chase reserves $428 million in additional funds to cover bad loans while posting a 28% drop in profits. Plus, buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm and ticketing company SeatGeek team to help fans pay for tickets, and...

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Dairy Industry Uses Data to Speed Delivery of Perishable Products
July 14, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix Names Microsoft as Its Advertising Tech Partner
July 13, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Netflix takes a step closer to its ad-supported version via a new partnership with Microsoft. Also, two major global regulators issue their guidance on applying financial market infrastructure rules to stablecoins, and Sunoco teams up with fleet payments platform Car...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Pepsi Distributes Alcohol; YouTube TV Marks 5M Subscribers
July 12, 2022

Today in the connected economy, as food and beverage companies deal with inflation, PepsiCo begins using its distribution network to help sell alcohol from the Boston Beer Co. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Dufry, Autogrill, Merge to Form $13B Travel Retail Empire
July 11, 2022

Today in the connected economy, travel-related retailers Autogrill and Durfy join forces to launch a $13 billion airport and rest stop juggernaut. Also, Indian B2B AgriTech fruit marketplace Vegrow plans to expand after raising $25 million, and British youth banking service GoHenry acquires the French firm...

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CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
July 11, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Volkswagen, Comdata Launch Fleet Management Card
July 08, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Volkswagen partners with payment processor and fleet fuel card issuer Comdata to improve fleet management operations. Plus, digital, on-demand, convenience delivery service Gopuff helps fast-casual brand BurgerFi go national, while farmland resource and loan platform Tillable teams up with Evergreen...