by Mike Duff | May 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Affirm announced that it is expanding its relationship with Google, introducing payment options into Google’s search function, including AI Mode and the Gemini app. Shoppers will see Affirm as a payment choice when they check out with Google Pay. The move comes as...
by Mike Duff | Mar 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumers who have tried buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) financing are using it frequently, according to research by Fullstory, a behavioral data company. The 2026 Buy Now Pay Later Survey from Fullstory indicates engagement has evolved to the point that 48% of respondents,...
by Mike Duff | Oct 23, 2025 | Retail Articles
Consumers will be more strategic in their thinking this holiday season, weighing broader financial positions into spending decisions. However, they still plan to spend $80 billion online and in-store on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, an increase of about $20 billion...
by Mike Duff | Sep 22, 2025 | Retail Articles
Consumers are approaching the 2025 holiday season with caution, as 78% of respondents to an Omnisend survey said they planned to spend less than last year, while 60% plan to keep total holiday spend below $500. As they consider their spending options, 47% of survey...
by Mike Duff | Aug 5, 2025 | Featured News, Home + Housewares
A new survey revealed that consumers in the United States are going to challenge retailers as they evaluate where to shop this holiday season by looking for a variety of ways to fund their purchases, including credit cards and buy now, pay later loans. In the survey...
