As part of its marketplace operation, Klarna has announced it is adding new features to the company’s artificial intelligence-enabled virtual shopping assistant powered by OpenAI. The AI assistant now provides a chat-based shopping experience, helping shoppers...
In another expansion of its financing options, Klarna has initiated a subscription service model that the company is calling Klarna Plus, which provides perks for a fee. Issued by WebBank, Klarna Plus is now available to eligible consumers in the United States through...
Ikea U.S. has introduced its first Buy Now, Pay Later program, partnering with Afterpay to provide financial accessibility through a budget-friendly payment option for shoppers. Afterpay’s “Pay in 4” service is now available nationwide in-store and...
At Home is rolling out a new private-label brand, Crosby St. while providing customers an additional way to pay for purchases. The new Crosby St. brand combines, positioned to be warm and contemporary, combined high-end design with At Home’s value pricing, the company...
Buy now pay later (BNPL) operators are becoming retail fairs where brands have raised their tents alongside the credit providers that enable purchases. It’s not exactly an online marketplace that consumers have come to know through Amazon and others, but it does...
