Commerce Connected news and trends

Restaurant Brands Open Virtual Storefronts to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Restaurant innovation // April 05, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is extending commerce opportunities into the video game world, enabling real purchases with in-game currency. On Tuesday (Apr. 5), the fast-casual chain, which operates nearly 3,000 locations across five countries, announced the launch of its “Chipotle Burrito Builder” in the gaming platform...

Migration to Digital Cards ‘Will Take Time’ in Face of Plastic’s Staying Power
Payment Methods // October 29, 2021

The digital card is coming, although ubiquity will be a marathon — not a sprint. IDEMIA Senior Vice President of Strategy Mehdi Elhaoussine and Mastercard Executive Vice President of Merchants and Acceptance Kush Saxena told Karen Webster tangible cards — the plastic and metal rectangles...

Why It Took A Pandemic To Bring Healthcare Into The Connected Economy
Healthcare // June 09, 2021

It took a pandemic to bring healthcare into the connected economy. Before the pandemic, the ability of a consumer to access a doctor via a connected device was minimal. In 2018, the American Hospital Association endorsed the expanded usage of telehealth and noted that the practice needed...

BNPL Extends Credit Lifeline For Consumers In The Digital Economy
Buy Now Pay Later // June 07, 2021

The rivalries in the financial services business are legendary. Companies and their chief executives back in the day made no bones about their competitive obsessions and their desire to be on top of the heap. There was Citi vs Chase; Sandy Weill vs. Jamie Dimon....

Interviews & Exclusives
Migration to Digital Cards ‘Will Take Time’ in Face of Plastic’s Staying Power

October 29, 2021
The digital card is coming, although ubiquity will be a marathon — not a sprint. IDEMIA Senior Vice President of Strategy Mehdi Elhaoussine and Mastercard Executive Vice President of Merchants and Acceptance Kush Saxena told Karen Webster tangible cards — the plastic and metal rectangles that have been around for decades — have some staying […]

Why It Took A Pandemic To Bring Healthcare Into The Connected Economy

June 09, 2021
It took a pandemic to bring healthcare into the connected economy. Before the pandemic, the ability of a consumer to access a doctor via a connected device was minimal. In...

BNPL Extends Credit Lifeline For Consumers In The Digital Economy

June 07, 2021
The rivalries in the financial services business are legendary. Companies and their chief executives back in the day made no bones about their competitive obsessions and their desire to be...

Creative Use Of Data Is Subscription Services Only ‘Moat’

June 04, 2021
The conventional wisdom that every business needs a good “moat,” or a competitive barrier that sets them apart from the pack and keeps predators at bay, is fine, as long...

Quick Reads
Google Debuts New Maps, Photos And Other Connected Economy Features

May 18, 2021
Google has released a number of updated features, including maps, photos and more, Reuters reported. The updates are intended to keep up with a world that has become more digitally focused over the past year due to the pandemic, the report stated. The announcements were made during a Google I/O developer conference, which took place […]