Financial services
February 3, 2020
Klarna specializes in buy now, pay later transactions. Image credit: Klarna
By Sarah Jones
NEW YORK – Installment payment provider Klarna is helping to convince younger shoppers to buy into luxury by splitting up entry-level purchases into smaller, more attractive amounts.
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