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FIS Sees $42 Billion Opportunity in Offers Consumers Never Receive
New research highlights a $42 billion gap in missed sales because merchants wait too long to show financing and reward offers to customers.
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Fraud fight can’t wait on government
Retailers must take charge of their own fraud defense as payment disputes and chargebacks surge ahead of government regulation.
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BNPL Boosts Basket Size When Shoppers See It Early
New data reveals that showing BNPL options early in the shopping journey significantly increases customer spending and conversion rates.
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Back-to-school season has become a summer-long event, thanks to an earlier Prime Day
Retailers must move sales and financing promotions to early summer as Prime Day shifts the back-to-school calendar to June.
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Invest Now, Win Later: How Buy Now, Pay Later Became a Merchant Growth Strategy
BNPL has transformed from a checkout niche into a critical driver for customer loyalty and higher average order values.
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70% of Consumers Pick Retailers Based on Payment Options
New data proves payment flexibility is a top driver for store selection, yet 80% of merchants aren't ready for the next generation of commerce.
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Checkout Becomes the New Front Door to Customer Loyalty
New research shows that personalized checkout experiences and flexible payment options are replacing traditional loyalty programs as the top way to retain customers.
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Customer Financing Options for Tire Dealers - Tire Review Magazine
Learn how tire dealers are using multi-lender financing waterfalls to increase average repair orders and build customer loyalty.
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87% of Merchants Say Checkout Still Falls Short
New data shows 87% of retailers are failing at checkout, highlighting an urgent need for better integrated financing and smoother payment flows.
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Sezzle vs Splitit: Which Buy Now, Pay Later App is Better? - Miami Herald
A direct comparison of Sezzle and Splitit reveals which BNPL model best serves your average order value and customer demographic.
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How Waterfall Financing Actually Works (And Why It Lifts Approvals)
A merchant's guide to the lender-agnostic financing stack.
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Building a 2026 Furniture-Financing Stack That Actually Closes Sales
Three tiers, four KPIs, and the merchant discount rate math you actually need.
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Co-brand debit: The missing layer in modern loyalty
Co-branded debit cards are becoming a vital tool for retailers to capture daily spend and data from customers who avoid traditional credit.