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Despite Regulatory Concerns, Many Consumers Use BNPL as a Financial Lifeline 
Despite Regulatory Concerns, Many Consumers Use BNPL as a Financial Lifeline 
March 27, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

This week Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), updated reporters about his agency’s efforts to scrutinize credit card reward programs.  Get the Full Story...

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Older Shoppers Demand to See Installment Plan Options Before Checkout
Older Shoppers Demand to See Installment Plan Options Before Checkout
March 27, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The lion’s share of shoppers wants merchants to let them know what installment plan options are available before the checkout process even begins, and older...

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Beyond Taps X to Promote Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond
Beyond Taps X to Promote Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond
March 27, 2024  |  Retail

Beyond has partnered with X to promote Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond and Zulily on the social media platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bank of America Launches Platform for Small Businesses and CDFIs
Bank of America Launches Platform for Small Businesses and CDFIs
March 27, 2024  |  SMBs

Bank of America launched an online platform that connects small business owners with community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Disruptions Happen: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Underscores Need for Operational Agility  
Disruptions Happen: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Underscores Need for Operational Agility  
March 27, 2024  |  CFO

In business, as in life, uncertainty can result in unexpected disruptions that have an outsized ripple effects. That’s why agility in business operations, paired with...

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Retailers Set Sights on High-Income Shoppers’ Generous Fashion Budgets
Retailers Set Sights on High-Income Shoppers’ Generous Fashion Budgets
March 27, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers look to drive loyalty with high-income consumers, apparel and accessories emerge as a key point of entry for winning the biggest earners. Get...

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Qira Launches Security Deposit Payment Plan Solutions for Property Managers
Qira Launches Security Deposit Payment Plan Solutions for Property Managers
March 27, 2024  |  Real Estate

Qira has added security deposit payment plans to its financial services platform for renters and property managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Walmart.com Adds Homeowner Services to Take On Amazon
Walmart.com Adds Homeowner Services to Take On Amazon
March 27, 2024  |  eCommerce

As Walmart and Amazon compete to be consumers’ go-to for fulfilling more of their day-to-day needs digitally, Walmart is adding HVAC services to its website. Get the Full Story...

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Dashbot Integrates With Amazon Lex, Enhancing Conversational Analytics
Dashbot Integrates With Amazon Lex, Enhancing Conversational Analytics
March 27, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Making chatbots for commerce could get easier thanks to a partnership between Amazon and Dashbot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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