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Dr. Amazon Will See You Now
Dr. Amazon Will See You Now
January 09, 2024  |  Amazon

Success in one area doesn’t necessarily translate into success within another. Even basketball legend Michael Jordan put up average-at-best numbers when he gave baseball a...

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Inflation Remains Top of Mind for Small Businesses as 2024 Kicks Off
Inflation Remains Top of Mind for Small Businesses as 2024 Kicks Off
January 09, 2024  |  SMBs

The cost of doing business is top of mind for Main Street’s small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business detailed in its Tuesday (Jan....

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Synchrony Lets Pet Parents Put Doggie Daycare and Grooming on Payments Plans
Synchrony Lets Pet Parents Put Doggie Daycare and Grooming on Payments Plans
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

Almost 1 in 5, or 23 million, American households welcomed a new furry friend during the pandemic. However, the significance extends beyond the surge in...

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Real-Time Payments Put Spotlight on Small Businesses as New Year Begins
Real-Time Payments Put Spotlight on Small Businesses as New Year Begins
January 09, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

As the new year begins, the global demand for faster, streamlined transactions continues to fuel the expansion of real-time payments worldwide. Countries are employing diverse...

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myGemma CEO: Luxury Resale’s Network Effect Fosters Loyalty, Repeat Business
myGemma CEO: Luxury Resale’s Network Effect Fosters Loyalty, Repeat Business
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury resale tends to be dominated by consignment platforms. Sites like The RealReal buy designer clothes, bags and jewelry, and then mark the prices to...

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94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face  Financial Hardships
94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face Financial Hardships
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In challenging economic times, accessing credit is vital for many individuals, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. One form of credit that consumers often rely...

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Instacart Brings Digital Marketing to Brick-and-Mortar as CPG Ads Get Smarter
Instacart Brings Digital Marketing to Brick-and-Mortar as CPG Ads Get Smarter
January 08, 2024  |  Retail

With grocery brands looking for more personalized, targeted ways to reach shoppers, Instacart is enabling in-store digital marketing with smart cart advertising. The grocery aggregator...

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Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
January 08, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. But they’re reigning in their spending plans, too — a...

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Installment Plans Help Acquirers Boost Reputation and Merchant Satisfaction
Installment Plans Help Acquirers Boost Reputation and Merchant Satisfaction
January 08, 2024  |  Credit Cards

When a consumer is offered an installment or split-pay plan at the end of the checkout or any point of the shopping journey, the oft-assumed...

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