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Retail
97 Million Cardholders Used Card-Linked Offers in Year-End Shopping Spree
March 21, 2024

Because many consumers may still be smarting from last month’s 3.2% bump in inflation, they appear to be reluctant to shop for retail items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
NRF Expects ‘Moderate but Steady’ Retail Sales Growth in 2024
March 20, 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Cross-border Payments
Visa and LemFi Expand Partnership on Cross-Border Payments
March 20, 2024

Visa Cross-Border Solutions and LemFi have expanded their existing partnership globally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

Payment Methods
Micropayment, Tink Partner on Pay-by-Bank in Europe
March 20, 2024

Berlin-based payment processor Micropayment is partnering with Tink, a payment services and data enrichment platform, to enable Europe-based merchants to offer pay-by-bank at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Signet Jewelers Says Inflation, Job Uncertainty Slows Wedding Ring Sales
March 20, 2024

An expected post-pandemic resurgence in engagements may be delayed by today’s economic conditions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

eCommerce
Chewy Leverages Autoship Subscription to Gain Share From Brick-and-Mortar
March 20, 2024

As online retail subscriptions gain share from physical stores, Chewy is leveraging its Autoship auto-fill program to win customers from its more traditional competitors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
Are Brick-and-Mortar Bank Branches Cool Again?
March 20, 2024

Digital banking is all the rage, right? Who can resist the convenience of using a bank app to balance accounts while waiting for the barista to brew a cup? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
March 20, 2024

French luxury house Hermès faces an antitrust lawsuit in California around its Birkin handbags. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

eCommerce
Diverse Product Selection Key for D2C Success, Says Grove CEO
March 20, 2024

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands look to win customers’ loyalty in an increasingly crowded eCommerce landscape, Grove Collaborative contends that those that can meet more of consumers’ day-to-day needs have a better shot at holding their own against retail giants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...