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Today in Retail: Gap Leans on Brands Portfolio
In today’s top retail news, Gap says supply chain issues will likely persist into early next year, while Afterpay is preparing to launch a subscription service for recurring purchases in early 2022. Also, Best Buy is adding to its selection of outdoor furniture...

Debit Cards Seek to Broaden BNPL Ecosystems
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms are putting their cards on the table – literally. In recent weeks, tapping into the continued rise of debit spending, some of the bigger names in the BNPL space have begun issuing their own debit cards. Against that backdrop,...

Alternative Payments Drive Cross-Border Sales
The eCommerce market experienced significant growth in 2020 when pandemic-related restrictions made it difficult for consumers to conduct in-person transactions. Na’Imah Muhammad, owner of wig and hair extension retailer Brazilian Bundle Me, said she noticed an...

Customer Satisfaction Fell Without Free Shipping
Merchants have reduced the availability of some online shopping features for customers this year — particularly free shipping — and this left some consumers completing their purchases with a less satisfactory experience. As a result, there’s been a slight...