Sezzle expands merchant network with three major back-to-school partners
Sep 1, 2026, 7:53 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The three merchant additions expand Sezzle's addressable market and could lift payment volumes during a peak season. Positive sentiment from brand partners and the large Follett footprint support near-term GMV gains, though actual take rates and merchant churn will determine magnitude; regulatory or competitive shifts could cap upside, as seen in BNPL cycles historically.
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Sezzle announced three new merchants, Gymshark, Debenhams Group, and Follett Higher Education, joining its network during the peak back-to-school season. The expansion aligns with a record $103.5 billion back-to-college spend and rising BNPL adoption by Gen Z, potentially boosting Sezzle checkout volumes this quarter.
Record back-to-college season at $103.5B; 23% budgeting tighter.
63% of college students skipped textbooks; BNPL usage rising.
BNPL adoption among Gen Z supports Sezzle at checkout.
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