It appears to be full steam ahead when it comes to ‘buy now, pay later.’ This relatively new form of payment, which has taken some time to gain traction, appears to be opening up new opportunities for both retailers and shoppers. Costco recently dominated headlines with its new partnership with Affirm. However, it didn’t stop there. World Market is now making waves by offering this option to its customers.
World Market currently offers various payment options for customers to purchase goods, including cash, credit, gift cards, and PayPal. However, earlier this month, they partnered with Affirm to offer ‘buy now, pay later’ services. Unlike Costco, which will offer these services exclusively online for now, World Market will provide this option for in-store customers. Online customers don’t have access to the Affirm option at present.
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World Market is a national specialty retailer based in San Francisco that has provided customers with a diverse range of foods, beverages, furniture, and home decor through its 240 stores nationwide. This new partnership with Affirm will allow customers to pay for goods over time using their bi-weekly or monthly payment plans.
CEO of World Market, Eric Hunter, said in a recent press release:
“Helping our customers bring home unique finds they love while delivering the best shopping experience is World Market’s mission,” said Eric Hunter, CEO of World Market. “We are thrilled to have Affirm as a partner that will help us deliver on our mission by providing enhanced payment solutions that offer longer payment terms without hidden fees, giving our customers more choices in how they pay for their next furniture update, seasonal decor refresh, or celebration essentials.”
In-store customers will be able to access the Affirm payment option by scanning a QR code with their smartphone at checkout. Upon approval, customers will select an available payment plan and complete the transaction in-store. Rates may be as low as 0% APR, and there are no late or hidden fees, according to Affirm.
For more details about this payment option, check out Affirm’s recent press release.
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This New Payment Option May Open Up a World of Opportunities for World Market Shoppers first appeared on Dengarden on May 27, 2025
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