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FuturePay Offers Revolving Credit to Online Merchants
August 22, 2022

FuturePay, an eCommerce financing company, has made its MyTab revolving credit platform available for online merchants. 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...

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Instacart Orders, Revenues Climb as Company Prepares IPO
August 22, 2022

Instacart has seen an increase in revenues and orders in the second quarter, with shoppers continuing to embrace online grocery delivery as the company prepares to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Chinese Online Marketplace Pinduoduo Expands to US
August 22, 2022

Mostly known in China for connecting agriculture products to consumers, eCommerce marketplace Pinduoduo is reportedly expanding its platform globally, with the first launch in the U.S. next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Wayfair Clips 5% of Global Workforce After Growth Sputters
August 19, 2022

A pandemic surge in growth that unexpectedly sputtered post-COVID prompted online home goods retailer Wayfair to lay off 5% of its global staff, affecting 870 employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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B2B Marketplace Shoptreo Connects African Artisans, Retailers
August 18, 2022

Aiming to make it easier for entrepreneurs to sell African-made products throughout Africa, Nigerian startup Shoptreo is offering an online B2B marketplace that connects the continent’s artisans and manufacturers with informal retailers and vendors.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Data Brief: Buy Buttons Cut 2-Min. Checkout Time in Half
August 18, 2022

Removing extra steps and legacy obstacles to speed conversions, the buy button packs a wallop for eCommerce operators — provided retailers don’t start adding frictions to what’s meant to be the penultimate frictionless checkout experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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PYMNTS Summer Series: One-Click Checkout Wants to Go Native
August 18, 2022

Like the Holy Grail or unicorns (the mythical creature, not high valuation startups), one-click buy button functionality is the long-sought magic solution to unlocking billions of dollars in eCommerce transactions held back by friction in the checkout process. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Are Apparel Resellers ‘Uniquely Positioned’ or Fighting an Uphill Battle?
August 16, 2022

With inflation and economic uncertainty currently causing an instinctive recoil by many consumers when it comes to splurging on non-essentials, a week’s worth of insight and commentary from several of the nation’s top apparel resellers has sparked a bit of a debate and a rethink....

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Amazon Joins FedEx, USPS in Adding Holiday Fees for Sellers
August 16, 2022

Saying it needs to offset rising labor and logistics costs, Amazon is for the first time imposing an added fee on some sellers during this year’s holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...