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Study Confirms Love Match Between BNPL and ‘Second-Chance Consumers’

Study Confirms Love Match Between BNPL and ‘Second-Chance Consumers’
Study Confirms Love Match Between BNPL and ‘Second-Chance Consumers’
September 24, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Some people went into the pandemic with financial troubles, while for others pandemic effects on employment caused late or missed payments and other credit score...

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Retailers Lean on Employees to Do More Amid Labor Shortage
Retailers Lean on Employees to Do More Amid Labor Shortage
September 24, 2021  |  Retail

Amid a national hiring crunch that’s hitting nearly every industry, retailers have been pulling out all the stops to attract workers, but some are also...

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Honest’s Sales Struggles, Pharmacists Spur Rite Aid Growth, Walmart+ Experiences Growing Pains
Honest’s Sales Struggles, Pharmacists Spur Rite Aid Growth, Walmart+ Experiences Growing Pains
September 24, 2021  |  Today In Data

Rite Aid points to pharmacists as one key in its recent growth. Plus, Walmart+ marks its first anniversary with low-key acknowledgement, and Honest’s soft sales...

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Factory Closures Cause 10-Plus Weeks of Lost Production for Nike
Factory Closures Cause 10-Plus Weeks of Lost Production for Nike
September 24, 2021  |  Retail

Factory closures in Vietnam and Indonesia due to the pandemic have caused Nike to lose 10 weeks of production since mid-July, leading to a revised...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Walmart Cancels Holiday Layaway; Amazon Extends a Hand to SMBs
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Walmart Cancels Holiday Layaway; Amazon Extends a Hand to SMBs
September 24, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart is getting rid of its typical layaway option ahead of the holiday shopping season, instead pointing consumers to its buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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China ‘Blanket’ Crypto Ban Paves Way for CBDCs 
China ‘Blanket’ Crypto Ban Paves Way for CBDCs 
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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Amazon Adds Same-Day Delivery in Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis
Amazon Adds Same-Day Delivery in Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis
September 24, 2021  |  Retail

Retail giant Amazon is expanding its Same-Day Delivery service to three new metro areas, including Atlanta, Miami and Minneapolis, and expanding the offering in Chicago,...

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US Bank on How Leveraging Request for Payment Alleviates Friction, Offers Visibility Into the Billing Process
US Bank on How Leveraging Request for Payment Alleviates Friction, Offers Visibility Into the Billing...
September 24, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Billers often suffer from a lack of speed and clarity on their receivables, while payors are frequently stumped over what they owe and to whom....

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China Declares All Cryptocurrency, Related Transactions Illegal
China Declares All Cryptocurrency, Related Transactions Illegal
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies and related transactions are now considered illegal in China, the country’s central bank said Friday (Sept 24) in a statement on its website. Get...

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