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How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

45% of Consumers Used Credit Card Installment Plans In Past Year

45% of Consumers Used Credit Card Installment Plans In Past Year
45% of Consumers Used Credit Card Installment Plans In Past Year
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

Installment plans have become an increasingly important payment method that many shoppers prefer. Across age groups and income brackets, 60% of consumers use installment plans...

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Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
September 25, 2023  |  BNPL

This edition of the PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps is exciting because the top five apps have held their ground. Stay...

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TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok users not only browse TikTok but actively engage with its content. This trend has prompted brands and retailers of all scales to take notice...

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51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
September 22, 2023  |  Biometrics

The convenience and security biometric authentication offers continue to gain prominence. Digital-first consumers increasingly use mobile devices to shop for everything from groceries to retail...

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Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Mastercard is predicting a “rebalancing” in consumer spending for the 2023 holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Stripe Adds New Payment Methods to Checkout Suite
Stripe Adds New Payment Methods to Checkout Suite
September 18, 2023  |  Payments As A Service

Stripe has added new payment methods and A/B test capabilities to its optimized checkout suite. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
September 15, 2023  |  Retail

In an effort to make their brands more indispensable to consumers’ day-to-day food routines, both Kroger and Albertsons have just announced new meal offerings.  Get...

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Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
September 15, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers, looking ahead, think inflation’s growth rate will moderate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Buoyant Grocery Spend Sharpens Online, Offline Battle Lines Between Walmart and Amazon
Buoyant Grocery Spend Sharpens Online, Offline Battle Lines Between Walmart and Amazon
September 15, 2023  |  Retail

The latest official data from the United States government gives a nod to the fact that U.S. consumer spending on grocery products remains buoyant. Get...

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