China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions

China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions
China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions
December 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While China’s domestic air travel market is experiencing a strong recovery, international travel reportedly still faces challenges. Factors such as economic conditions, ticket prices and...

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BNPL’s Surge in 2023: Impact, Adoption and Regulatory Crossroads
BNPL’s Surge in 2023: Impact, Adoption and Regulatory Crossroads
December 28, 2023  |  BNPL

From its nascent stages to its maturing as a force reshaping retail and eCommerce, installment plans, particularly buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, marked a...

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30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products
30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products
December 28, 2023  |  Loans

About 30% of consumers have low credit scores — 650 or less — that have denied them access to credit products. These consumers and others...

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Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt
Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt
December 28, 2023  |  Debt

Most consumers are dealing with some level of debt. Only 17% of U.S. consumers carry no debt, according to “The Credit Accessibility Series: Economic Malaise...

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Convenience Drives Retail Subscription Adoption in Q4
Convenience Drives Retail Subscription Adoption in Q4
December 28, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With convenience emerging as the primary motivation for retail subscription adoption, retailers are challenged to adapt their strategies to meet customer expectations and capitalize on...

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Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
December 28, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Baidu’s Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has reportedly amassed 100 million-plus users. The Chinese internet company announced that milestone at a Thursday (Dec. 28) deep learning summit...

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Restaurant Aggregators Add New Generative AI Capabilities to Drive Conversion
Restaurant Aggregators Add New Generative AI Capabilities to Drive Conversion
December 28, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Around the world, restaurant aggregators are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to better target consumers’ desires and demands. Take, for instance, India-based restaurant aggregator Zomato,...

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Binance Reports 30% User Growth Amid Regulatory Troubles
Binance Reports 30% User Growth Amid Regulatory Troubles
December 28, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance’s ongoing legal and regulatory troubles apparently haven’t hurt its growth. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange saw its user base grow by 30% during 2023 with the addition...

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2023 in Review: Digital Wallets Emerge as Alternative Payment Method
2023 in Review: Digital Wallets Emerge as Alternative Payment Method
December 28, 2023  |  Mobile

In 2023, digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay gained popularity among consumers. Mobile wallets have moved from sending money to friends and...

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