Retail sales

Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
June 12, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Around the world, grocers are exploring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to offer installment options to consumers struggling with inflation. In the United Kingdom,...

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Inflation Moderates; But Consumers Pay More on Rent and Dining Out
Inflation Moderates; But Consumers Pay More on Rent and Dining Out
June 12, 2024  |  Economy

The headline number on inflation indicates a slight cooling of the pace of rising prices, at least in May. But the data released Wednesday (June...

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Apple Pay Expands Services Ecosystem ‘Off’ iPhone Onto Chrome and Into Installments
Apple Pay Expands Services Ecosystem ‘Off’ iPhone Onto Chrome and Into Installments
June 11, 2024  |  Apple Pay

The first few days of Apple’s annual developer conference, stretching from Monday (June 10) to Friday (June 14), may seemingly be all about artificial intelligence....

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Apple Pay to Offer Access to Affirm BNPL Loans
Apple Pay to Offer Access to Affirm BNPL Loans
June 11, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Apple Pay users in the United States will be able to apply for buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans through Affirm during checkout. This is...

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BNPL Users Want to Be Rewarded for Their Purchases
BNPL Users Want to Be Rewarded for Their Purchases
June 10, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

More consumers would use buy now, pay later (BNPL) for larger purchases if they could be sufficiently rewarded for doing so. By the Numbers The...

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eCosmetics Co-Founder Bridges the Trust Gap for Online Beauty Shoppers
eCosmetics Co-Founder Bridges the Trust Gap for Online Beauty Shoppers
June 10, 2024  |  eCommerce

As beauty brands look for ways to gain digital shoppers without being able to offer in-store product trials, eCosmetics is seeing sampling prove vital to...

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Victoria’s Secret Uses Loyalty to Drive Spending Amid Sales Slump
Victoria’s Secret Uses Loyalty to Drive Spending Amid Sales Slump
June 07, 2024  |  Earnings

Victoria’s Secret is taking a more intimate approach to shopper loyalty, aiming to keep budget-conscious shoppers spending with more personalized messaging as they tighten their...

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Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
June 07, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Sainsbury’s is now offering shoppers in the United Kingdom the option of using Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods at the online checkouts...

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Lululemon’s Omnichannel Push Drives 35% International Sales Growth
Lululemon’s Omnichannel Push Drives 35% International Sales Growth
June 05, 2024  |  Earnings

The days of Lululemon’s U.S. growth may be over, but it seems that international shoppers are now springing for the North American athleisure look. The...

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