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Buy now, pay later services replace layaway

by Janet Nguyen
Jan 10, 2022
Services like Affirm and Klarna charge interest for allowing consumers to pay for their purchases in installments.
Layaway has become a relic of retail's past.
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Buy now, pay later services are flourishing

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 30, 2021
Millennials are opting for plans that allow them to spread payments without accruing debt or interest.
Younger shoppers have changing attitudes about programs that allow them to spread out the payments of purchases.
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Stores expand holiday layaway options

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 5, 2012
Slow economic recovery means layaway is thriving.
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Retailers sweeten layaway plans to lure buyers

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Sep 4, 2012
Toys 'R' Us, Sears and Kmart cut fees or offer discounts for layaway plans to lure shoppers and avoid big holiday season markdowns.
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