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National Post
12-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
World Market partners with Affirm to offer new, flexible payment option in-store and online
Article content ALAMEDA, Calif. — World Market, a national specialty retailer known for stylish, quality furniture and home decor, thoughtful gifts, and one of the largest assortments of candy and international food favorites, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, to offer shoppers a smarter, more transparent way to pay over time. With the summer shopping season in full swing, consumers can now access Affirm's flexible biweekly or monthly payment plans at World Market's nearly 250 locations nationwide and online at checkout. Article content Article content '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.' Paying with Affirm is simple and convenient. In-store World Market customers can get started by quickly scanning a QR code with their smartphone, while online shoppers can select Affirm at checkout. After a quick eligibility check, approved customers will see personalized payment plans, with rates as low as 0% APR, term lengths up to 36 months, and no late or hidden fees, ever. Article content 'Today's consumers want more control and flexibility in how they pay,' said Pat Suh, SVP of Revenue at Affirm. 'That's why brands like World Market choose Affirm – to offer a smarter, more transparent way to manage purchases, with no late or hidden fees. Now, whether shopping in-store or online, World Market's customers can pay over time with confidence.' Article content World Market joins Affirm's network of over 358,000 retail partners, including leading brands like Amazon, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and more. Article content About World Market Article content World Market ( operates 246 stores featuring an ever-changing selection of unique and stylish home decor and furniture, gifts, and gourmet foods and beverages offered at affordable prices and imported from more than 50 countries. World Market's mission is to provide a delightful shopping environment where customers can discover great quality and great value in our ever-changing, unique marketplace. Article content Affirm's mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network—one based on trust, transparency, and putting people first—we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Globe and Mail
16-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Toll Brothers at Gold Hill, is coming soon to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Construction of the Sales Center and model homes has begun, and sales will start in summer 2025. This Toll Brothers neighborhood will include two collections of single-family homes and townhomes with an array of luxury amenities, situated within the esteemed Gold Hill master plan. Home shoppers can choose from a wide array of three-story open-concept floor plans, ranging from approximately 2,000 square feet to over 2,200 square feet, featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, and 2-car garages. Toll Brothers customers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio. The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows customers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants. Each home will be built with the outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and value for which Toll Brothers is known. Pricing at Toll Brothers at Gold Hill will start in the low $500,000s. 'Our new Toll Brothers at Gold Hill community will offer residents the rare opportunity to build a new construction home within the well-established and highly desirable west side Colorado Springs area,' said Eric Hunter, Division President of Toll Brothers in Colorado Springs. 'With open floor plans and unrivaled personalization options through the Toll Brothers Design Studio experience, this community will set a new standard for luxury living near downtown Colorado Springs.' This community features exceptional access to the surrounding Rocky Mountains, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs, while being in a premier location close to local shops and restaurants and vibrant entertainment in downtown Colorado Springs. Residents will have access to an array of outdoor amenities including parks, walking trails, and open spaces, providing the perfect setting for an active lifestyle. Additional Toll Brothers new home communities in the El Paso County area include Heights at Cottonwood Creek, Toll Brothers at Jackson Creek, Toll Brothers at Kissing Camels, and Toll Brothers at Wolf Ranch. The future Toll Brothers at Gold Hill community will be located at 21 st Street and Keystone Crest Lane in Colorado Springs. For more information, call (866) 999-6822 or visit About Toll Brothers Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TOL.' The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit From Fortune, ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Globe and Mail
19-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community Coming Soon to Colorado Springs, Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Foxtail Crossing, is coming soon near the intersection of Tutt Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Construction of the Sales Center and model homes is underway, and sales will start in early summer 2025. Foxtail Crossing is a brand-new gated community located close to every comfort and convenience. Offering the rare opportunity to live in a private, gated community, Foxtail Crossing will include luxury single-family paired homes up to 2,067 square feet, and the ability to select from an array of personalization options. Each home will be built with the outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and value for which Toll Brothers is known. Pricing will start in the low $500,000s. 'With floor plans designed for today's buyers and unrivaled personalization options, Foxtail Crossing will offer residents the best in luxury living in one of the most convenient areas in Colorado Springs,' said Eric Hunter, Division President of Toll Brothers in Colorado Springs. 'We are excited to bring our stunning collection of new home designs to this desirable location.' Residents will enjoy proximity to Powers Boulevard and Woodmen Road with easy access to military installations and a wide array of nearby medical facilities, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and more. Children will attend school in the Falcon School District 49, and the community is only minutes away from Vista Ridge High School. Additional Toll Brothers new home communities in the El Paso County area include Heights at Cottonwood Creek, Toll Brothers at Jackson Creek, Toll Brothers at Kissing Camels, and Toll Brothers at Wolf Ranch. For more information, call (866) 999-6822 or visit About Toll Brothers Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TOL.' The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit
