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How Merchants Can Embrace Cryptocurrency

How Merchants Can Embrace Cryptocurrency

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Conversion

Much has been said — and written — about the consumers’ readiness and desire to use cryptocurrencies in everyday commerce. Debbie Guerra, ACI Worldwide’s executive vice president, merchant solutions, told PYMNTS that overcoming merchants’ reluctance requires a bit of...
Afterpay: BNPL Purchases up 34% From Last Year

Afterpay: BNPL Purchases up 34% From Last Year

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Conversion

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Afterpay has released insights on consumer shopping that include a massive boost in Afterpay use, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 30) press release. BNPL spending in the U.S. has increased 230% in the past year, with a 34% increase this...
Price Critical in Return to Abandoned Cart

Price Critical in Return to Abandoned Cart

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Conversion

Most consumers, or 86% of online shoppers, have abandoned a shopping cart at least once before completing a purchase, whether because they got distracted, wanted to shop for better deals or decided against the purchase altogether. But of this group, 67% have returned...
BNPL Expected to See Biggest Holiday Yet in UK

BNPL Expected to See Biggest Holiday Yet in UK

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Conversion

Fueled in large part by the skyrocketing growth of buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna, the United Kingdom is expected to see its largest holiday shopping season to date as more than 17 million U.K. customers have used BNPL to make a purchase online, according to a...
Startup Aims to Eliminate Abandoned Carts

Startup Aims to Eliminate Abandoned Carts

by | Nov 26, 2021 | Conversion

You’re shopping for the perfect half-zip for a holiday get-together. You click on something you like and save it to your shopping cart. But you’re sure there has to be something better, somewhere — maybe a lower price,  a shade of burgundy with a bit more red in it....