China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions
China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions
December 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While China’s domestic air travel market is experiencing a strong recovery, international travel reportedly still faces challenges. Factors such as economic conditions, ticket prices and...

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BNPL’s Surge in 2023: Impact, Adoption and Regulatory Crossroads
BNPL’s Surge in 2023: Impact, Adoption and Regulatory Crossroads
December 28, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

From its nascent stages to its maturing as a force reshaping retail and eCommerce, installment plans, particularly buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, marked a...

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30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products
30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products
December 28, 2023  |  Loans

About 30% of consumers have low credit scores — 650 or less — that have denied them access to credit products. These consumers and others...

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Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt
Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt
December 28, 2023  |  Debt

Most consumers are dealing with some level of debt. Only 17% of U.S. consumers carry no debt, according to “The Credit Accessibility Series: Economic Malaise...

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Convenience Drives Retail Subscription Adoption in Q4
Convenience Drives Retail Subscription Adoption in Q4
December 28, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With convenience emerging as the primary motivation for retail subscription adoption, retailers are challenged to adapt their strategies to meet customer expectations and capitalize on...

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Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
December 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Baidu’s Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has reportedly amassed 100 million-plus users. The Chinese internet company announced that milestone at a Thursday (Dec. 28) deep learning summit...

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Restaurant Aggregators Add New Generative AI Capabilities to Drive Conversion
Restaurant Aggregators Add New Generative AI Capabilities to Drive Conversion
December 28, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Around the world, restaurant aggregators are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to better target consumers’ desires and demands. Take, for instance, India-based restaurant aggregator Zomato,...

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Binance Reports 30% User Growth Amid Regulatory Troubles
Binance Reports 30% User Growth Amid Regulatory Troubles
December 28, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance’s ongoing legal and regulatory troubles apparently haven’t hurt its growth. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange saw its user base grow by 30% during 2023 with the addition...

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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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