shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
September 25, 2023  |  BNPL

This edition of the PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps is exciting because the top five apps have held their ground. Stay...

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TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok users not only browse TikTok but actively engage with its content. This trend has prompted brands and retailers of all scales to take notice...

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51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
September 22, 2023  |  Biometrics

The convenience and security biometric authentication offers continue to gain prominence. Digital-first consumers increasingly use mobile devices to shop for everything from groceries to retail...

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Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Mastercard is predicting a “rebalancing” in consumer spending for the 2023 holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Stripe Adds New Payment Methods to Checkout Suite
Stripe Adds New Payment Methods to Checkout Suite
September 18, 2023  |  Payments As A Service

Stripe has added new payment methods and A/B test capabilities to its optimized checkout suite. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
September 15, 2023  |  Retail

In an effort to make their brands more indispensable to consumers’ day-to-day food routines, both Kroger and Albertsons have just announced new meal offerings.  Get...

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Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
September 15, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers, looking ahead, think inflation’s growth rate will moderate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Buoyant Grocery Spend Sharpens Online, Offline Battle Lines Between Walmart and Amazon
Buoyant Grocery Spend Sharpens Online, Offline Battle Lines Between Walmart and Amazon
September 15, 2023  |  Retail

The latest official data from the United States government gives a nod to the fact that U.S. consumer spending on grocery products remains buoyant. Get...

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Albertsons Announces 30-Minute Delivery as Grocers Drive Direct Orders
Albertsons Announces 30-Minute Delivery as Grocers Drive Direct Orders
September 14, 2023  |  Delivery

With third-party aggregators looking to drive grocery sales, Albertsons Companies is fighting back, offering new options to maintain consumers’ direct digital loyalty. Get the Full...

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