E-Commerce Retailer Makes It Easier than Ever to Shop for Home
Furnishings on a Budget
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world's largest online destinations
for home furnishings and décor, today announced a new, accessible
financing option for its customers. In partnership with Affirm, Wayfair
offers shoppers another way to make purchases with the flexibility to
buy now and make simple monthly payments for their purchases. This new
financing program from Affirm is in addition to Wayfair’s existing
private label credit card offering and will extend financing options to
a broader range of customers.
“We are committed to offering our customers the best retail experience
in home and that includes flexible financing options that meet our
shoppers’ individual needs and budgets,” said Steve Oblak, general
manager, Wayfair. “In partnership with Affirm, we are able to extend
another option to our customers and make it easier than ever before to
shop for home furnishings on any budget.”
Wayfair customers can select Affirm at checkout and view their monthly
payments up front before making a purchase.
“Affirm’s goal is to offer honest, responsible, transparent services
that help the people we serve," said Max Levchin, CEO, Affirm. “We are
delighted to provide our services to Wayfair’s rapidly growing customer
base and help people make their visions for home a reality. With Affirm,
Wayfair is making financing more accessible to shoppers. There are no
hidden fees or costs and Wayfair shoppers using Affirm know their total
cost up front.”
For more information on Wayfair’s new financing program, visit https://www.wayfair.com/affirm.
About Affirm
Affirm offers services that empower consumers to advance their financial
well-being. Our mission is to revolutionize the banking industry to be
more accountable and accessible to consumers. Today, Affirm shoppers get
the flexibility to buy now and make simple monthly payments for their
purchases. Unlike existing payment options that may have compounding
interest and unexpected costs, Affirm shows customers upfront exactly
what they’ll owe — with no hidden fees and no surprises. Also, Affirm
reaches a broader population of consumers through advanced technology
and analytics that look beyond traditional FICO scores.
About Wayfair
Wayfair Inc. offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor
across all styles and price points. The Wayfair family of brands
includes:
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Wayfair,
an online destination for all things home
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Joss
& Main, where beautiful furniture and finds meet irresistible
savings
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AllModern,
a go-to online source making modern design more accessible
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DwellStudio,
a design house with a decidedly modern vibe
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Birch
Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor
Wayfair generated $2.87 billion in net revenue for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2016. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with
operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more
than 5,300 people.
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Source: Wayfair Inc.