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Main Street Merchants Find Their 2024 Footing Online
Main Street Merchants Find Their 2024 Footing Online
December 29, 2023  |  Omnicommerce

2023 hasn’t been an easy environment for small and midsized businesses (SMBs). Business bankruptcy rates jumped 30% between September 2022 and September 2023, as macro factors...

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Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video Ads
Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video Ads
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

At the start of the month, the CEO of Walmart explained challenges in predicting the post-holiday sales outlook for 2024. Meanwhile, Amazon is mastering the...

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More Than Half of Consumers Say Personalized Offers Miss the Mark
More Than Half of Consumers Say Personalized Offers Miss the Mark
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

Personalized offers can be a game changer for merchants. Still, attempts that miss the mark have the potential to annoy and alienate potential customers. Despite...

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How AI Is Optimizing Trucking Operations
How AI Is Optimizing Trucking Operations
December 29, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A lot can change in a year, and artificial intelligence (AI) is the perfect example. “Artificial intelligence has been in the market for a lot...

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Nearly 40% of Credit Unions Offer Instant Access to Payday Loans
Nearly 40% of Credit Unions Offer Instant Access to Payday Loans
December 29, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) have long been a reliable source for credit products such as credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and personal loans. However, with the...

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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 Wallets

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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Emerging Market FinTechs Poised to Drive Innovation and Inclusion in 2024
Emerging Market FinTechs Poised to Drive Innovation and Inclusion in 2024
December 28, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

In 2023, the FinTech landscape experienced a transformative surge of innovations, reshaping financial technology from its core. These advancements, spanning cutting-edge technologies and the evolution...

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Mobile Helps Brand Loyalty Programs Work Harder and Smarter
Mobile Helps Brand Loyalty Programs Work Harder and Smarter
December 28, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Technology, and the digital transformation of the economy overall, have reshaped the concept of customer loyalty.  Add to that the integration of payments innovation, and...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Renters Highly Satisfied With Receiving Refunds Instantly
Nearly Two-Thirds of Renters Highly Satisfied With Receiving Refunds Instantly
December 28, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Just as digital options have gained popularity for paying rent directly from a bank account, the digitization of refunds has also gained momentum. In fact,...

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