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Retailers losing Gen Z customers by not supporting digital wallets

Online retailers that fail to offer digital wallet payment options are losing a significant portion of Gen Z customers, according to a study by PYMNTS Intelligence. This demographic, along with millennials, is more likely to abandon purchases if their preferred payment method, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, is unavailable. The trend is expected to grow as Gen Z's spending power increases, signaling a need for retailers to adapt their payment systems to avoid substantial profit losses. AI

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Retailers losing Gen Z customers by not supporting digital wallets

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kari Paul) ·

    Online retailers that don't support digital wallets are losing Gen Z customers

    A study suggests younger people are more likely to walk away if their preferred payment option isn't supported.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Online retailers that don't support digital wallets are losing Gen Z customers A study suggests younger people are more likely to walk away if their preferred

    📰 Online retailers that don't support digital wallets are losing Gen Z customers A study suggests younger people are more likely to walk away if their preferred payment option isn't supported. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/…