Connected Economy news and trends

Amazon Streamlines Direct Sales for Merchants
Amazon // March 11, 2026

Amazon is making it easier for merchants to participate in Shop Direct, its program that helps customers find and buy products that are not sold in its own store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Anthropic Launches Claude Marketplace for Business AI Tools
artificial intelligence // March 09, 2026

Anthropic has introduced a marketplace that includes third-party tools for its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Claude. 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...

Amazon’s eero Ensures Smart Homes Stay Online
Amazon // February 11, 2026

Amazon-owned eero has introduced a device that provides dedicated cellular backup connectivity for the user’s eero network when a primary interconnection goes down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Search Is Having Its New Haircut, New Me Moment
The Weekender // January 31, 2026

Search used to be a simple transaction: you typed “best tacos near me,” the internet shrugged, and 10 blue links politely fought to the death. Now search is more like a conversation with a caffeinated concierge who answers your question, summarizes three articles you didn’t...

Interviews & Exclusives
Retailers Prepare for Agent-Driven Shopping at Scale

January 06, 2026
For most of the 21st century’s eCommerce era, retailers have optimized for a single decision-maker: a human with a screen, a cursor and relatively limited attention. 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 […]

CHNGNetwork: Where the Next Version of the Economy Is Being Written

October 27, 2025
The next version of the global economy is being written. Every so often, there are moments when you can feel that the ground beneath us is shifting. You can feel...

The Prompt Economy Has Arrived. Now Comes the Hard Part

October 27, 2025
One of the most compelling updates this week came from a Harvard Business Review article “Designing a Successful Agentic AI System.” Its authors argue that agentic AI will only deliver...

JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push

October 20, 2025
Earnings season is officially underway, as big banks and American Express weighed in on the latest quarter, painting a picture of resilient consumer spending and credit metrics that still are...

Quick Reads
OpenAI Enhances Product Discovery With Visual Shopping

March 24, 2026
OpenAI has added new features that it said will enhance the experience of shopping within ChatGPT. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Amazon Streamlines Direct Sales for Merchants

March 11, 2026
Amazon is making it easier for merchants to participate in Shop Direct, its program that helps customers find and buy products that are not sold in its own store. Get...

Anthropic Launches Claude Marketplace for Business AI Tools

March 09, 2026
Anthropic has introduced a marketplace that includes third-party tools for its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Claude. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Amazon’s eero Ensures Smart Homes Stay Online

February 11, 2026
Amazon-owned eero has introduced a device that provides dedicated cellular backup connectivity for the user’s eero network when a primary interconnection goes down. Get the Full Story Complete the form...