People·October 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT·1 source
Affirm CEO Levchin Sees Strong Demand Ahead of Sam’s Club Partnership
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What happened
- Affirm CEO Max Levchin says the company sees no slowdown in demand from consumers or retailers.
- Affirm has announced an exclusive buy now, pay later partnership with Sam’s Club ahead of the holiday season.
- Levchin says retailers are interested in Affirm despite concerns about household budgets and consumer spending.
Why it matters
The comments provide a demand read-through for consumer spending and BNPL adoption, while the Sam’s Club partnership may affect Affirm’s distribution and holiday-season activity.
What to watch. The Sam’s Club partnership’s rollout ahead of the holiday season.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 22Affirm, Sam’s Club Strike Exclusive Buy Now, Pay Later Deal
- First reported by BloombergOct 22Affirm CEO Levchin Sees Strong Demand Ahead of Sam’s Club Partnership
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