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CNBC: Walmart-Backed Startup Planning to Launch BNPL Service

Walmart-backed startup One is reportedly preparing to launch a buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment service as soon as next year, people…

CFPB Announces Intention to Regulate BNPL Following Release of Consumer Impact Report

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to start regulating buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. The organization noted that BNPL…

5 SMBs Compete to be America’s Retail Champion

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named the five finalists for the title of America’s 2022 Retail Champion of the Year. The…

Amazon Prime Day Set for July 12-13, Will Spotlight Small Businesses

This year’s annual Amazon Prime Day event will officially take place July 12 and 13, but the online retailer is kicking of…

Target, Simon Add New BNPL Options Ahead of Expected Holiday Surge

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is primed for growth during the holiday season as retailers and providers ink new deals and expand…

Amazon Adds its Weight to BNPL’s Momentum

Amazon will let shoppers split purchases of $50 or more into multiple monthly payments through a partnership with Affirm. The flexible payment…

Affirm Expands into Post-Purchase with $300M Acquisition of Returnly

Flexible payment provider Affirm is expanding its range of services to include the post-purchase experience with the acquisition of online returns solution…

COVID Changed The Game For E-Commerce – And ‘Microservices’ Are Every Brand’s Secret Weapon

It would seem that scales have long been tipped in favor of the retail giants — those with massive footprints, established brands,…

Affirm Debuts Brick-And-Mortar Financing Option, Integrates With Apple Pay

Affirm, a startup that offers instant loans for online purchases, is expanding its financing services to brick-and-mortar retail. Shoppers can use Affirm…

Suiteness Attracts Younger Customers With Pay-Over-Time Financing

Suiteness has a unique value proposition — offering customers access to premier suites with amenities such as private entrances, personal butlers and…