Retail sales

Mastercard Teams With Worldpay and Zip to Scale Open Banking
Mastercard Teams With Worldpay and Zip to Scale Open Banking
October 17, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Mastercard is leveraging its open banking technology through partnerships announced Tuesday (Oct. 17) to provide flexible and secure lending and payments experiences for consumers and...

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sticky.io and FlexCharge Partner on eCommerce Payment Decline
sticky.io and FlexCharge Partner on eCommerce Payment Decline
October 17, 2023  |  Retail

Subscription management and recurring billing provider sticky.io has partnered with payment decline management firm FlexCharge. This collaboration, announced Tuesday (Oct. 17), aims to address the issue of cart...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Consumer Spending May Not Be as Resilient as Retail Sales Data Indicates
Consumer Spending May Not Be as Resilient as Retail Sales Data Indicates
September 20, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s staying pat, for now. The announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 20) that the central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged — at a...

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Prescription Drug Discount Cards Pose Challenges for Retail Pharmacies
Prescription Drug Discount Cards Pose Challenges for Retail Pharmacies
September 19, 2023  |  Healthcare

The rising use of prescription drug discount cards is reportedly leading to significant implications for pharmacy chains. These discount cards, such as those offered by GoodRx,...

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Pringles Announces $140 Caviar Kit as Brands Seize on Social Media Trends
Pringles Announces $140 Caviar Kit as Brands Seize on Social Media Trends
September 19, 2023  |  Commerce Connected

Pringles is getting fancy as food and beverage brands turn to social media for inspiration on how best to reach their consumers. Kellogg Company, which...

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Walmart vs. Amazon: The Battle of Big Deal Days
Walmart vs. Amazon: The Battle of Big Deal Days
September 18, 2023  |  Retail

On the same day Amazon announced its Prime Big Deal Days event in October, Walmart announced Monday (Sept. 18) its own shopping event, Walmart Deals...

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Amazon Gears Up for Prime Big Deal Days in October
Amazon Gears Up for Prime Big Deal Days in October
September 18, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon is gearing up for its first Prime Big Deal Days event, which will take place from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11. The 48-hour event...

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Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while...

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