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The Six Trends Quickly Reshaping the Payments Industry in 2025

There’s never been a more exciting time in the world of payments. Innovation is happening at breakneck speed, open banking is tearing…

Exclusive: Klarna Adds Customer Perks with Gifting Platform Partnership

Digital shopping and payments app Klarna has partnered with the Nift gifting platform, offering Klarna users a choice of gifts at key…

Authentic to Roll Out Instant Cash Refunds Across Brand Portfolio

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has partnered with Reshop to provide shoppers with instant cash (not store credit) refunds on returned items across…

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

President Trump’s tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding them, have caused many businesses to call a halt to major moves as they assess…

UPDATE: Klarna Delays IPO as Tariffs Roil Global Economy

[Update as of April 7, 2025] Klarna has halted its planned IPO, the Wall Street Journal has reported, as financial markets continue…

Social Commerce Revolution: How Payments Innovation Transformed the Digital Shopping Experience

The power of social media in ecommerce is palpable. Shares, recommendations and actual transactions on channels like Instagram and TikTok are indispensable…

Retail Media Networks: Unwrapping Benefits for Retailers, Shoppers and Brands this Holiday Season (and Beyond)

The holiday season is undoubtedly one of the most competitive times for retailers and brands vying for shoppers’ attention and share of…

BNPL Firm Klarna Preps for U.S. IPO with SEC Filing

Klarna Group Plc has confidentially submitted an F-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a public offering of…

AliExpress Opens to U.S. Sellers as it Preps for 11.11 Singles Day

AliExpress is putting out the welcome mat for U.S.-based merchants via AliExpressDirect, with 0% commissions and $0 onboarding costs for new sellers…

Klarna Adds Login that Gives Consumers Control Over Which Data Points They Share

Payments platform Klarna has expanded its “Sign in with Klarna” service to 23 countries, including the U.S. and UK, following a test…

How Retailers can use Digital Product Strategy to Improve CX and Fuel Growth

With the decline in high street spending and increased online competition from ecommerce stores, companies in the retail space need to be…

Record Cyber Monday Sales Carry Glad Tidings for the Season

Consumer spending on Cyber Monday surpassed initial projections to reach $12.4 billion — both a 9.6% year-over-year increase and the biggest online shopping…

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