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Consumers Demand Discounts Even When Buying Diamonds Amid Inflation
Consumers Demand Discounts Even When Buying Diamonds Amid Inflation
June 13, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers continue to be concerned about their financial situations, shoppers are looking for deals and discounts even when making major purchases such as buying...

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Rakuten to Launch Exclusive Membership Program for Designer Brands
Rakuten to Launch Exclusive Membership Program for Designer Brands
May 30, 2024  |  Retail

Rakuten, the cashback shopping platform, has announced the upcoming launch of Rakuten+, a membership program created specifically for designer brands. This program aims to connect...

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eBay and Rakuten Bet Resale Shoppers Will Flock to Japanese Fashion
eBay and Rakuten Bet Resale Shoppers Will Flock to Japanese Fashion
May 22, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers look for more affordable ways to get unique and/or high-quality apparel, eBay and Rakuten are testing to see if U.S. consumers will jump at the chance to buy secondhand Japanese fashion....

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Rakuten Could Combine Bank and FinTech Operations
Rakuten Could Combine Bank and FinTech Operations
April 01, 2024  |  Banking

Japanese conglomerate Rakuten is considering merging its financial operations into one unit. The plan, announced Monday (April 1), would consolidate the company’s bank, insurance, securities,...

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Rakuten Stays at No. 1 in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
Rakuten Stays at No. 1 in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
January 17, 2024  |  Coupon Apps

We’ve started a new year, and retailers are clearing old inventory to make way for new items. In come coupons to help move merchandise, and...

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Rakuten Takes Lead in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
Rakuten Takes Lead in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
December 13, 2023  |  Coupon Apps

Coupons are helpful to most consumers, especially amid the holiday season. PYMNTS highlights the most popular savings applications every month in the Provider Ranking of...

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Dollar General Still Commands Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
Dollar General Still Commands Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
November 14, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

In this edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps we see consistency in rankings but changes in scores. GoodRx climbs up the rankings with Groupon...

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Dollar General Leads Latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps 
Dollar General Leads Latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps 
October 17, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

This month in the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps we have some movers and shakers — but mostly shakers. Dollar General beat out CVS Pharmacy for...

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CVS and Dollar General Lead PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
CVS and Dollar General Lead PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps
September 14, 2023  |  Coupon Apps

In the world of retail, a prominent theme revolves around optimizing savings during the shopping experience. According to the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon...

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