Category: Business
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Buy Now, Pay Later: Practice is Growing in the U.S.
An increasing number of American consumers are adopting a practice that is very common in Brazil: ‘buy now, pay later’, according to the latest retail report conducted by Adobe Analytics. In the first two months of 2023, the share of online purchases using services that allow for deferred payment grew by 10%, according to the…
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American Airlines announces cut of 50,000 flights this summer in the U.S.
Airlines around the world are preparing for an extremely busy summer, with many believing that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even so, some airlines will cut their flight schedules. American Airlines announced the cut of nearly 50,000 flights from its summer schedule, with June and July being the most affected months. The reduction…
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Tripadvisor Names the Best Beaches in the World
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the Best of the Best Beaches of 2023 as part of its annual Travelers’ Choice® Awards. Tripadvisor analyzed tens of millions of reviews submitted by millions of global travelers over the past 12 months. Considering the quality and quantity of ratings for beach experiences, Tripadvisor was able…
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Walter Schalka is the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award. For 51 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil…
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Buy Now Pay Later Business in Brazil: A Market of $11.482 Billion by 2028
The report “Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook” found that BNPL payments are expected to grow by 23.6% per year, reaching $6,031.9 million in 2023. The BNPL payment industry in Brazil has seen strong growth over the last four quarters, supported by the increased penetration of e-commerce. The medium to long-term…
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Colombia Once Again the No. 1 Country in Searches for Properties in Miami
Colombia registered the highest number of global web searches for properties in Miami in December 2022, according to a new report from the MIAMI Association of Realtors.
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Brazilian Lingeries at Curve
In parallel, at the Javits Center, Curve took place, a fair for women’s and men’s lingerie. The companies Mari M and Plié brought their collections to the fair, which hosts various American and European buyers. Mari M has several participations under its belt and is a constant presence at the event, betting on Curve to…
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Brazilian Brands at Coterie in NY
Twenty-one Brazilian brands arrived in New York in February to participate in the Coterie, Magic, and Curve fashion fairs at the Javits Center, which took place from February 27 to March 1. The companies are part of Texbrasil, Fashion Label Brasil, and Brazilian Footwear, programs carried out through partnerships between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Agency for the…
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Home Ownership Can Cost Much More Than You Imagine
If you were surprised by the cost of maintaining a home after purchasing yours, you are part of a large group that had the same reaction. Nine out of ten homeowners who bought a house in the last three years say they were not prepared for the extra costs of maintaining and financing their property,…
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US Wants to Ban TikTok
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According to a spokesperson for TikTok, the U.S. government is demanding that the Chinese-owned app be sold; otherwise, the popular social network may face a ban in the country. There has been no confirmation from the U.S. regarding whether this demand was actually made, but regardless, there is no doubt that the Biden administration is…