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Apple to Expand Further into Payment Services with Built-in BNPL Option

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The service, called Apple Pay Later , will let users split any Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments, spread over six weeks, with zero interest and no fees. Valued at $5 billion in 2021, the global BNPL market is projected to be worth upwards of $39 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Risks and Rewards

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Which is great news for consumers who are unabashed fans of buy now, pay later, also called BNPL. Also known as a point-of-sale loan, BNPL splits a purchase into multiple equal payments, with the first payment usually due at checkout and subsequent payments billed to a credit or debit card. trillion by 2030.

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With Growth Top-of-Mind, Luxury Brands Focus on Digital Goods and Virtual Experiences

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Higher-income consumers are less impacted by inflation and, while aware of higher food, home and transportation costs, still have the funds to drive luxury sales and luxury growth,” said Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury and Retail at Coresight Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

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from 2023 to 2030. The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. Smart merchandising helped GetGo improve the consumer experience and increase sales. Self-checkout.

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eCommerce and Cryptocurrency: Helping SMBs Navigate a Changing Payment Landscape

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between 2021 and 2030. Major brands such as Home Depot and Microsoft have begun accepting crypto as part of their eCommerce payment options. Also, processors like Paypal now have crypto gateways accepting many different coins. There are a multitude of bots and plugins that integrate with many different payment platforms. .

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4 Ways Retailers Can Add Crypto Successfully

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This greatly expands the reach of the cryptocurrency to consumers, moving it beyond something that’s only used by tech enthusiasts or industry professionals. billion by 2030, a number that’s likely conservative as well-known retailers expand their footprint into this space. Understand regulations and security.

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Resellers vs. Retailers: How to Handle the Bot Problem

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All of these retailers succeed by building hype around the launch, priming their loyal customers to place their order as soon as the product or service is released. Consumers are left disappointed, feeling cheated and let down. This surge of reseller abuse can have a negative impact on the business-consumer relationship.