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Alipay Launches ‘Consumer Friendly Zones’ in China
Alipay Launches ‘Consumer Friendly Zones’ in China
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Alipay has launched a series of “International Consumer Friendly Zones” in China. The company’s owner, owned by China’s Ant Group, announced Monday (April 8) it...

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Klarna Boosts Profits With ChatGPT as BNPL Firms Tap AI
Klarna Boosts Profits With ChatGPT as BNPL Firms Tap AI
April 08, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna is seeing generative artificial intelligence improve its margins, as buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms turn to new digital capabilities to address their profitability challenges....

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eSignatures Surge as Public Sector Embraces Faster Document Authentication
eSignatures Surge as Public Sector Embraces Faster Document Authentication
April 08, 2024  |  Authentication

In recent years, the documentation landscape has undergone a significant transformation, propelled by advancements in technology and shifting attitudes toward digitization.  This evolution is particularly...

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Consumers Want to Buy Retail Products via a Super App
Consumers Want to Buy Retail Products via a Super App
April 08, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The majority of consumers in the United States and Australia want the option to buy retail products online from a single, unified platform that spans...

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JPMorgan Chase Prepares for CEO Transition in ‘Medium-Term,’ Names Candidates
JPMorgan Chase Prepares for CEO Transition in ‘Medium-Term,’ Names Candidates
April 08, 2024  |  Personnel

J.P. Morgan Chase’s board said Monday (April 8) that planning for an orderly CEO transition in the medium term is one of its top priorities....

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Vroom Delivery and Finix Team on Convenience Store Payments
Vroom Delivery and Finix Team on Convenience Store Payments
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Convenience store commerce platform Vroom Delivery has launched a partnership with payment processor Finix. The collaboration, announced Monday (April 8), is centered around the creation of a new tool called...

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Fed Data: US Consumers See Higher Risk of Missing Debt Payments
Fed Data: US Consumers See Higher Risk of Missing Debt Payments
April 08, 2024  |  Economy

Takeaways from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s March Survey of Consumer Expectations include emerging concerns about debt. Consumers haven’t budged in their expectations...

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Japanese Discount Retailers Expand Across US Amid Demand for Affordable Novelty
Japanese Discount Retailers Expand Across US Amid Demand for Affordable Novelty
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Amid ongoing budget pressures, United States shoppers are seeking affordable ways to treat themselves, fueling demand for the novel but low-cost products that Japanese discount...

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Uber Eats Marks Milestone of 1 Million Merchants
Uber Eats Marks Milestone of 1 Million Merchants
April 08, 2024  |  Delivery

Uber Eats now has 1 million merchants around the world on its platform. These partners include restaurants, grocers and convenience stores ranging from small businesses...

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