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Walmart has implemented Affirm’s pay-over-time technologies at self-checkouts at 4,500+ of its U.S. stores. Affirm, a payment network, allows retailers to offer pay-over-time options to eligible in-store customers buying electronics, clothing, toys, and more. As more merchants seek to increase growth and build loyalty, providing shoppers with a way to […]

Planet Fitness Raises Over $1M for Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2023  Planet Fitness has added a $1M+ contribution to its list of donations made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) since the fitness center giant began raising funds for the nonprofit organization in 2016. […]

A Refreshed Brand + Leveraging AI Helps trivago’s Users “Search Savvy”  Global hotel search site trivago rolled out a new logo and an AI-driven campaign to engage travelers by helping them “Search Savvy. Feel Super.” The campaign first launched in Denmark and Canada and will arrive in the U.S. just […]

Visa has announced it’s expanding its Fintech Fast Track program to ensure card members are connected to Visa Direct, the company’s real-time money movement platform. This will allow fintechs to roll out programs via their financial institutions, enabling global transfers to eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets.      “Fintechs are a […]

Chase Freedom® is giving Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers something to celebrate as 2024 begins. In Q1 2024, the company is offering new rotating quarterly categories and 5% cash back under the banner of a bonus category theme: A Quarter for You.   “We’re starting 2024 with a fresh twist on […]

Wendy’s Continues Tradition of Leveraging Technology and Innovation  When Wendy’s solidified a partnership with tech giant Google to enhance performance at the drive-thru, discussions regarding leveraging AI kept coming up. The brand reviewed the possibilities, comparing them to its already industrialized process. As the benefits became clear, the company decided […]

Sam’s Club® announced that the Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) recently launched full-funnel video advertising with onsite, in-app, and offsite capabilities. With shoppers increasingly turning to videos to learn more about a product, MAP can be leveraged to better engage warehouse club members and deliver information in the way […]

This December, Krispy Kreme® released its first-ever detailed analysis of the brand’s progress and future goals, the Be Sweet Responsibility Report. The data-driven publication results from an evaluation that drew input from internal and external stakeholders to determine significant risks and opportunities for the brand. The comprehensive material assessment identified […]

Parents Enjoy Same-Day Delivery on Carter’s Brands with Shipt  Parents of babies and young children can now order Carter’s clothing and have items delivered on the same day. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a partnership formed between Carter’s and Shipt offers parents the gift of convenience […]