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Klarna Plus Subscription Numbers Reach 100,000 in US
Klarna Plus Subscription Numbers Reach 100,000 in US
June 25, 2024  |  Retail

Klarna says it subscription commerce service Klarna Plus now has 100,000 U.S. members. “The positive reception of Klarna Plus in the US really shows the value...

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Klarna Sells Checkout Solution for $520 Million to Eliminate Processor Conflicts
Klarna Sells Checkout Solution for $520 Million to Eliminate Processor Conflicts
June 24, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna sold its online checkout solution, Klarna Checkout (KCO), for $520 million to a group of investors led by BLQ Invest CEO and founding partner...

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Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
June 12, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Around the world, grocers are exploring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to offer installment options to consumers struggling with inflation. In the United Kingdom,...

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AI Marketers: The New Mad Men?
AI Marketers: The New Mad Men?
June 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In the marketing arena, where creativity and innovation are paramount, a new contender is emerging: generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Capable of producing content such as...

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AI Agents Attract Funding, Aim to Transform Industries
AI Agents Attract Funding, Aim to Transform Industries
June 07, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence agents have reportedly caught the attention of tech investors, leading to a surge in funding for startups focused on building them. The interest...

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Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
June 07, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Sainsbury’s is now offering shoppers in the United Kingdom the option of using Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods at the online checkouts...

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5 Things to Watch as Open Banking Gains Ground in the US
5 Things to Watch as Open Banking Gains Ground in the US
June 06, 2024  |  Regulation

Open banking’s success in the United States — as with any ecosystem — will hinge on several factors, none guaranteed. But, with lessons learned from...

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Klarna Says AI Tools Reduced Operating Expenses 11% in Q1
Klarna Says AI Tools Reduced Operating Expenses 11% in Q1
May 30, 2024  |  Earnings

Klarna reported Thursday (May 30) that it achieved both accelerated revenue growth and lower operating expenses during the first quarter, with the latter driven by...

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As CFPB Targets BNPL Firms, Some Consumer ‘Protections’ Are Already in Place
As CFPB Targets BNPL Firms, Some Consumer ‘Protections’ Are Already in Place
May 22, 2024  |  BNPL

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — with the wind of the recent Supreme Court ruling at the agency’s back — has returned to rule-making. This...

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