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Installment Plans Help Acquirers Boost Reputation and Merchant Satisfaction
Installment Plans Help Acquirers Boost Reputation and Merchant Satisfaction
January 08, 2024  |  Credit Cards

When a consumer is offered an installment or split-pay plan at the end of the checkout or any point of the shopping journey, the oft-assumed...

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The Role Influencers and Customer Reviews Play at Checkout  
The Role Influencers and Customer Reviews Play at Checkout  
January 08, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Influencers bridge the gap between the brands and consumer, but regular everyday reviews from people are just as crucial in making that connection. These influences...

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AI Fuels a Tech Resurgence for 2024
AI Fuels a Tech Resurgence for 2024
January 08, 2024  |  Opinion

PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that...

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Longchamp, The North Face and Skims Leverage Collaborations to Woo Consumers  
Longchamp, The North Face and Skims Leverage Collaborations to Woo Consumers  
January 08, 2024  |  Retail

Brand partnerships have long been a strategic element in the retail playbook, aiming to elevate brand image and reach out to untapped audiences. The recent...

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iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
January 08, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly in danger of losing significant ground to Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. Sales of the company’s iPhone in China fell by 30% for the first week of...

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European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
January 08, 2024  |  Banking

Europe’s banks are reportedly set to have a much better year than their U.S. rivals. The KBW Bank Index, made up of the top 24...

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The Eight Pivotal Strategies for Payments and the Digital Economy in 2024
The Eight Pivotal Strategies for Payments and the Digital Economy in 2024
January 08, 2024  |  Karen Webster

One: Companies monetize certainty as businesses and consumers prize predictability. Two: Shopping shifts from buying to editing as replenishment models change retail dynamics. Three: GenAI...

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Beyond Faster Transfers: How Payment Modernization Shapes Customer Experiences
Beyond Faster Transfers: How Payment Modernization Shapes Customer Experiences
January 08, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The payments ecosystem remains a highly fragmented one as we enter the new year. On the one side, specialized platforms serve different use cases; on...

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CE 100 Index Starts Off 2024 With a 2.6% Loss
CE 100 Index Starts Off 2024 With a 2.6% Loss
January 08, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Out with the old and in with the new, as they say. For the CE 100 Index, completing its first (shortened) week of trading, the...

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