Platform Economy news and trends

HSN and Impact Team to Launch Influencer Platform
Retail // July 09, 2024

HSN is delving deeper into the creator economy. The shopping network is teaming with impact.com to launch HSNfluencer, a platform aimed at creators, according to a Tuesday (July 9) press release. “The technology allows HSN to streamline direct relationships with creators and influencers to build...

PrimeRx Intros Online Marketplace for Pharmacies
Healthcare // July 02, 2024

Pharmacy management solutions firm PrimeRx has debuted PrimeRx MARKET, an online marketplace for pharmacies. “Formerly known as Trxade, PrimeRx MARKET represents a significant expansion in PrimeRx’s commitment to enhancing the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of pharmacies nationwide,” the company said in a news release Tuesday...

Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
Ridesharing // June 27, 2024

Uber is inviting consumers to give up their personal car for five weeks and adopt a “car-light lifestyle.” The ride-hailing company will select up to 175 people in seven cities across the United States and Canada to participate in its One Less Car trial, Uber...

Payments Orchestration Can Give Platforms Competitive Advantage
Payments Innovation // June 03, 2024

The “platformization” of various business verticals promises to streamline online commerce. For example, digital freight platforms, such as Uber Freight, Convoy and Transfix, have transformed the traditional logistics and transportation industry. These platforms connect shippers with carriers using digital marketplaces, leveraging technology to optimize routes,...

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Payments Orchestration Can Give Platforms Competitive Advantage

June 03, 2024
The “platformization” of various business verticals promises to streamline online commerce. For example, digital freight platforms, such as Uber Freight, Convoy and Transfix, have transformed the traditional logistics and transportation industry. These platforms connect shippers with carriers using digital marketplaces, leveraging technology to optimize routes, reduce empty miles and streamline operations. There are consumer-facing platforms […]

Orchestration Merchants Give Options for Who, How and Where to Pay, Spreedly Says

April 11, 2024
Andy McHale, senior director of product and market strategy at Spreedly, told PYMNTS that online platforms offer advantages to all stakeholders — and they can offer an optimal payments experience. But,...

Road To Success For Banks In The Digital Era Runs Through Payments

February 18, 2021
There has been no shortage of downbeat economic statistics over the past year, from high unemployment rates to declining gross domestic product (GDP) values. Consumers and businesses have demonstrated remarkable...

Platforms And AI Are Powering Real Estate Investing’s Digital 3.0 Shift

June 25, 2020
Stock markets are whipsawing. Bond yields, gyrating. Crypto? Bouncing around, to put it mildly. The pandemic has sent any number of investments tumbling, soaring, then tumbling again. The world feels...

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eBay Debuts Working Capital Solution for Sellers

July 10, 2024
eBay teamed with embedded finance platform Liberis to offer sellers working capital. Business Cash Advance is designed to provide eligible eBay sellers in the United States up to $1 million in working capital in as little as 24 hours, according to a Wednesday (July 10) press release. “eBay Seller Capital is aimed at fueling our […]

HSN and Impact Team to Launch Influencer Platform

July 09, 2024
HSN is delving deeper into the creator economy. The shopping network is teaming with impact.com to launch HSNfluencer, a platform aimed at creators, according to a Tuesday (July 9) press...

PrimeRx Intros Online Marketplace for Pharmacies

July 02, 2024
Pharmacy management solutions firm PrimeRx has debuted PrimeRx MARKET, an online marketplace for pharmacies. “Formerly known as Trxade, PrimeRx MARKET represents a significant expansion in PrimeRx’s commitment to enhancing the...

Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation

June 27, 2024
Uber is inviting consumers to give up their personal car for five weeks and adopt a “car-light lifestyle.” The ride-hailing company will select up to 175 people in seven cities...