


Ebay suspends direct debit payments in Germany due to possible fraud
Internet trading platform Ebay and payment service provider Ratepay have announced disabling the possibility to pay by direct debit in Germany. It is currently being investigated whether fraudsters triggered or attempted to trigger payments from the accounts of...
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 with...
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, Klarna...
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...