Shopify's Weak Outlook, Buy Now, Pay Later Challenges, Grocery Outlet's Tech Headaches Retail Daily Minute

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Shopify's stock experienced a significant downturn following the e-commerce platform's announcement of a weaker revenue outlook for the current quarter. The rise of "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) platforms like Affirm and Afterpay may present challenges for economists and financial analysts due to the presence of "phantom debt," largely invisible within traditional credit reporting systems. Grocery Outlet reported a 7.4% year-over-year increase in net sales in Q1 2024, with comparable store sales up by 3.9%. However, the discount grocer continues to face challenges stemming from system changes implemented approximately eight months ago, leading to disruptions in operations and finances.
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