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Buy Now Pay Later Global Market Opportunities and Strategies, 2032: Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations, Use of AI-Powered BNPL Services, New Product Launches, Integration With Cloud

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DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Buy Now Pay Later Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global buy now pay later market reached a value of nearly $176.83 billion in 2022, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.2% since 2017. The market is expected to grow from $176.83 billion in 2022 to $1,100,213.1 million in 2027 at a rate of 44.1%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% from 2027 and reach $2,705,372.3 million in 2032.

This report describes and explains the buy now pay later market and covers 2017-2022, termed the historic period, and 2022-2027, 2032F termed the forecast period. The report evaluates the market across each region and for the major economies within each region.

Growth in the historic period resulted from the increase in the adoption of online payment methods, strong economic growth of developing countries and increase in the number of smartphone users. Factors that negatively affected growth in the historic period included a rise in cyber security concerns.

Going forward, the increasing internet penetration, rising penetration of e-commerce, rising urbanization and increasing government support will drive the market. Factors that could hinder the growth of the buy now pay later market in the future include a lack of awareness of BNPL services and high availability of multiple payment options.

The buy now pay later market is segmented by channel into online and point of sale (POS). The online market was the largest segment of the buy now pay later market segmented by channel, accounting for 98.2% or $173.65 billion of the total in 2022. Going forward, the POS segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the buy now pay later market segmented by channel, at a CAGR of 48.4% during 2022-2027.

The buy now pay later market is segmented by enterprise size into large enterprises and small and medium enterprises. The large enterprises market was the largest segment of the buy now pay later market segmented by enterprise size, accounting for 74.6% or $131.98 billion of the total in 2022. Going forward, the small and medium enterprises segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the buy now pay later market segmented by enterprise size, at a CAGR of 47.0% during 2022-2027.

The buy now pay later market is segmented by end use into consumer electronics, fashion and garment, healthcare, leisure and entertainment, retail and other end users. The consumer electronics market was the largest segment of the buy now pay later market segmented by end use, accounting for 38.7% or $68.37 billion of the total in 2022. Going forward, the healthcare segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the buy now pay later market segmented by end use, at a CAGR of 53.2% during 2022-2027.

Western Europe was the largest region in the buy now pay later market, accounting for 48.7% or $86.06 billion of the total in 2022. It was followed by North America, Asia-Pacific and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the buy now pay later market will be Asia-Pacific and North America, where growth will be at CAGRs of 55.7% and 43.3% respectively. These will be followed by Western Europe and South America, where the markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 41.2% and 32.7% respectively.

The global buy now pay later market is highly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 2.1% of the total market in 2022. Affirm Holdings Inc was the largest competitor with a 0.6% share of the market, followed by PayPal Holdings Inc. with 0.5%, Block, Inc with 0.3%, Zip Co Limited with 0.2%, Klarna Bank AB with 0.2%, Latitude Group Holdings Limited with 0.1%, Sezzle Inc with 0.1%, Amazon.com, Inc with 0.1%, Visa Inc with 0.05% and Laybuy Group Holdings Limited with 0.01%.

The top opportunities in the buy now pay later market segmented by channel will arise in the online segment, which will gain $903.68 billion of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the buy now pay later market segmented by enterprise size will arise in the large enterprises segment, which will gain $659.84 billion of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the buy now pay later market segmented by end use will arise in the consumer electronics segment, which will gain $357.70 billion of global annual sales by 2027. The buy now pay later market size will gain the most in Germany at $197.36 billion.

Market-trend-based strategies for the buy now pay later market include focus on new product launches to strengthen their position in the market, focus on using cloud technology for enterprises catering to B2B, B2C and B2B2C markets and to improve operational efficiency, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) to bring intelligence, efficiency and personalization to the market, focus on offering customers cutting-edge digital services to strengthen their position in the market and focus on strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand their geographical presence.

Player-adopted strategies in the buy now pay later market include focus on enhancing its business operations through strategic collaborations and partnerships, focus on strengthening its operational capabilities through the launch of new solutions and focus on expanding its business capabilities through strategic acquisitions.

To take advantage of the opportunities, the analyst recommends the buy now pay later companies to focus on new product launches, focus on integration with cloud based payment solutions, focus on use of AI-powered buy now pay later (BNPL) services, focus on technology advancements, expand in emerging markets, continue to focus on developed markets, focus on strategic partnerships and collaborations, focus on fast-growing channels, focus on competitive pricing, participate in trade shows and events, continue to focus on B2B promotions and continue to target fast-growing end-user industries.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary
1.1. Market Attractiveness and Macro economic Landscape

2. Table of Contents

3. List of Tables

4. List of Figures

5. Report Structure

6. Market Characteristics
6.1. General Market Definition
6.2. Summary
6.3. Buy Now Pay Later Market Definition and Segmentations
6.4. Market Segmentation by Channel
6.4.1. Online
6.4.2. Point of Sale (POS)
6.5. Market Segmentation by Enterprise Size
6.5.1. Large Enterprises
6.5.2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
6.6. Market Segmentation by End Use
6.6.1. Consumer Electronics
6.6.2. Fashion and Garments
6.6.3. Healthcare
6.6.4. Leisure and Entertainment
6.6.5. Retail
6.6.6. Other End Users

7. Major Market Trends
7.1. New Product Launches To Enhance Online Shopping
7.2. Integration With Cloud Based Payment Solutions
7.3. Use of AI-Powered Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services in the Financial Landscape
7.4. Technology Advancements To Aid in Development of Digital Services
7.5. Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations Among Market Players

8. Buy Now Pay Later Market – Macro Economic Scenario
8.1. COVID-19 Impact On The Buy Now Pay Later Market
8.2. Impact of The War in Ukraine On The Buy Now Pay Later Market
8.3. Impact of High Inflation On The Buy Now Pay Later Market

9. Global Market Size and Growth
9.1. Market Size
9.2. Historic Market Growth, 2017-2022, Value ($ Million)
9.2.1. Market Drivers 2017-2022
9.2.2. Market Restraints 2017-2022
9.3. Forecast Market Growth, 2022-2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
9.3.1. 42
9.3.2. Market Restraints 2022-2027

10. Global Buy Now Pay Later Market Segmentation
10.1. Global Buy Now Pay Later Market, Segmentation by Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2023, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.2. Global Buy Now Pay Later Market, Segmentation by Enterprise Size, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2023, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.3. Global Buy Now Pay Later Market, Segmentation by End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2023, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

11. Buy Now Pay Later Market, Regional and Country Analysis
11.1. Global Buy Now Pay Later Market, by Region, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2023, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.2. Global Buy Now Pay Later Market, by Country, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2023, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes

Affirm Holdings IncPayPal Holdings IncBlock, IncZip Co LimitedKlarna Bank ABLatitude Group Holdings LimitedSezzle IncAmazon.com, IncVisa IncLaybuy Group Holdings LimitedePayLaterZest MoneyLazypayPaytmLatitudePayOpenpayAnt Check Later (Huabei)JD Baitiao (JD Finance)360 Finance (Qihoo 360)Payl8r (Social Money Ltd)Klarna IncAlmaZilchClearpayTwistoMokkaRevo TechnologiesThinking CapitalLendifiedMerchant Advance CapitalCIBC Small Business LoansKabbageOnDeckLendingClubWells FargoBlueVineSquare CapitalRapidAdvanceFunding CircleCrediblyFunderaBanco do BrasilCaixa Economica FederalBradescoItau UnibancoSantander BrasilNubankPagSeguroCreditasGeruBanco InterTamaraPostpayTabbySpotiiZinaFlexxPayLipa Later GroupBlnkKeza AfricaCD CareZillaPayflex

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/c354o4

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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