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As the Subscription Bubble Bursts, Experts Advise Fast Pivot to Retention Strategies

As the Subscription Bubble Bursts, Experts Advise Fast Pivot to Retention Strategies
As the Subscription Bubble Bursts, Experts Advise Fast Pivot to Retention Strategies
April 12, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The subscription bubble that formed during the pandemic is bursting in slow motion as consumers continue trimming their streaming entertainment and retail subscriptions one by...

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Main Street Retailers Rethink Their Inflation-Fighting Strategies 
Main Street Retailers Rethink Their Inflation-Fighting Strategies 
April 12, 2023  |  SMBs

Change is hard, especially when it comes to making money. However, the main method small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have so far been using to fight off...

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76% of Main Street Businesses Would Run Out of Cash In 60 Days, Study Finds
76% of Main Street Businesses Would Run Out of Cash In 60 Days, Study Finds
April 12, 2023  |  SMBs

Even as the economic outlook of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has improved somewhat, 59% still believe we will go through a recession in the...

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Consumers Scrimp on Restaurant Meals to Stick to Their Budgets
Consumers Scrimp on Restaurant Meals to Stick to Their Budgets
April 12, 2023  |  Economy

The next installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series focused on consumer spending patterns takes a look at the restaurant sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Why Digital Mainstream Baby Boomers Are a Merchant’s Golden Demographic
Why Digital Mainstream Baby Boomers Are a Merchant’s Golden Demographic
April 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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Merchants Reap Economic Benefit of Co-Branded Store Card Momentum
Merchants Reap Economic Benefit of Co-Branded Store Card Momentum
April 12, 2023  |  Credit Cards

In 2023, store credit cards could significantly surge based on last year’s trends. A report by LendingTree revealed that 35% of Americans were likely to...

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Sezzle CFO Says Shared Goals Key to Navigating Uncertain Times
Sezzle CFO Says Shared Goals Key to Navigating Uncertain Times
April 12, 2023  |  CFO

Shared points of view that avoid single points of failure are helping CFOs accelerate growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Open Banking and Machine Learning Aid the Battle Against False Declines
Open Banking and Machine Learning Aid the Battle Against False Declines
April 12, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Elizabeth Graham, product manager at Entersekt, said false declines carry significant risks for banks and merchants, where consumer loyalty is critical. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Cross-Border Remittances Go Omnichannel for Growth
Cross-Border Remittances Go Omnichannel for Growth
April 12, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Like other industries, the pandemic saw remittance customers shifting from traditional brick-and-mortar environments to the digital space, with some customers using an app to transfer...

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