Kafene, a point-of-sale leasing platform that helps retailers offer nonprime customers more flexible purchase options through lease-to-own (LTO) agreements, announced a new partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG). "Partnering with Nationwide Marketing Group is a natural fit for us," said Darryl Cole, vice president of sales at Kafene. "They bring an incredible network of independent retailers, and we bring ways to help those retailers serve more customers. Together, we can put the right products in more hands and help NMG members grow."

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According to new research from Parks Associates, adoption of smart home access control solutions is increasing among US internet households. In "Access Control in the Smart Home: Locks and Garage Door Openers," Parks Associates breaks down how ownership has reached 11% of US internet households for each of these product categories, reflecting gradual market expansion for both smart locks and smart garage door openers.