Retail Refined: The Shopping Experience and Future of Payment Integration

 
The future of payments will be more fluid than ever in tomorrow’s “new norm.” Customers are engaging with brands across channels with fewer pauses and will expect that fluidity to continue in a seamless and frictionless way, from in-store to online.

In this discussion, learn how Klarna is helping brands and retailers re-think strategies around the point of sale.

David Sykes is the Head of U.S. for Klarna, one of Europe’s largest banks offering direct payments, pay after delivery options and installment plans in a one-click purchase experience for customers.

Previously, Sykes was the Chief Operating Officer of QuadPay, another payment platform, as well as the International General Manager for Crown Resorts.

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