Retail
May 16, 2022
Klarna wants to make the online shopping experience more personal; more human. Image credit: Klarna
By Nora Howe
In the booming age of ecommerce, flexible payment provider Klarna is looking to reconnect online shoppers with retail associates through its newly launched virtual shopping service.
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