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Instacart Expands SNAP Acceptance as Aggregators Compete for Benefit Spending 
Instacart Expands SNAP Acceptance as Aggregators Compete for Benefit Spending 
January 30, 2024  |  Aggregators

Instacart has significantly expanded its acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, as aggregators compete to unlock the spending opportunities...

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D2C Brands Win With High-Income Shoppers
D2C Brands Win With High-Income Shoppers
January 30, 2024  |  eCommerce

As direct-to-consumer brands look to drive customer acquisition, high earners are their best customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Just One-Tenth of Savings Are Stored in Financial Assets
Just One-Tenth of Savings Are Stored in Financial Assets
January 30, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

In times of economic turbulence such as these, investing in interest-bearing financial assets is one way to mitigate the effects of inflation. Although U.S. consumers...

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Study: Investments in Payments Innovation Reduce Credit Union Member Churn by 57%
Study: Investments in Payments Innovation Reduce Credit Union Member Churn by 57%
January 30, 2024  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) provide financial services to a community of members often connected by location, work or education. Although many CUs might not have the...

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New Report Examines Impact of Cross-Border Payments on Business Growth
New Report Examines Impact of Cross-Border Payments on Business Growth
January 30, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

In an era of disruptive technologies, cross-border payments are quietly undergoing a revolution. The emerging paradigm centers around cost-effective, real-time payment options with maximum visibility...

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Guest Checkout Gets One-Click Boost
Guest Checkout Gets One-Click Boost
January 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

The last mile of commerce — specifically, what might be thought of as the last few feet of digital commerce — remains the checkout. Get...

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31% of Consumers Want VR to Recreate Brick-and-Mortar Shopping
31% of Consumers Want VR to Recreate Brick-and-Mortar Shopping
January 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

As retailers look for ways to merge the brick-and-mortar and eCommerce experiences, many shoppers are open to using virtual reality (VR) to bridge the gap....

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74% of Acquirers Say Store Card Split-Pay Plans Improve Client Satisfaction
74% of Acquirers Say Store Card Split-Pay Plans Improve Client Satisfaction
January 29, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Often as part of loyalty initiatives, brands and merchants partner with financial institutions to launch their own credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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BNPL Finds Traction in Unexpected Niches and Subscription Services 
BNPL Finds Traction in Unexpected Niches and Subscription Services 
January 29, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

People using buy now, pay later (BNPL) are favoring these options and incorporating them into their financial choices. This growing trend has led BNPL providers...

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