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From AI to BNPL, PayPal Survey Reveals How Merchants Can Win the Holidays
PayPal today released its 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey, highlighting how U.S. shoppers are approaching this holiday season and what merchants need to know to capture sales and build loyalty.
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