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Competition in the BNPL space is heating up. If you don’t know the acronym, keep scrolling.
Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 🥤 PepsiCo is Buying Poppi for Nearly $2Bn
Soda consumption may have fallen in the U.S., but prebiotic sodas are just getting more popular. As a result, PepsiCo is planning to acquire popular better-for-you soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, including $300M of anticipated cash tax benefits. (CNBC)
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3. 🏚️ Forever 21 is Closing All U.S. Stores
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years, planning to close all 350+ U.S. stores due to fierce competition from online retailers like Shein and Temu. The company cited the "de minimis" exemption, which allows goods under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, as a factor giving these competitors a pricing advantage. (CNBC)
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5. 😮 Klarna is Replacing Affirm as Walmart’s BNPL Provider
Walmart has chosen Klarna as its exclusive buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider in the U.S., replacing Affirm, which had partnered with Walmart since 2019. This strategic move comes as Klarna prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), potentially valuing the company between $15 billion and $20 billion. (CNBC)
6. 🎥 xAI Acquired an OpenAI Sora Competitor
xAI, has acquired Hotshot, a startup specializing in AI-driven video generation tools. The strategic move aims to bolster xAI's capabilities in the generative AI space, potentially enhancing its chatbot platform, Grok, with advanced video functionalities. (TechCrunch)
7. 🔌 BYD Unveiled a New Super-Charging EV Platform
Chinese automotive company BYD unveiled its new “super e-platform” capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts – or roughly as quick as it takes to pump gas – enabling cars to travel 400km (249mi) on a 5-minute charge. To support the effort, the company is building a charging network across China for the first time. (CNBC)
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