Koalafi

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 We’re feeling extra thankful this year for our incredible merchants, customers, partners, and teammates who make everything we do possible. Your trust and collaboration inspire us every day as we help more people access what they need to move forward. Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with gratitude, good company, and maybe a little extra dessert. 🥧🐨🥧

This October, we kicked off our very first Walktober, and the Koalafam showed up ready to move. From the whole month of October, teammates across the company laced up, set personal step goals, and turned a simple challenge into a full-on movement moment. Across the business, 101 participants joined in, teaming up for some friendly competition and a shot at ultimate bragging rights. And after weeks of strutting, strolling, and step-tracking, it’s time to celebrate our inaugural winners: 🥇 Top Team: Sales & Marketing 🥇 Top Individual: Rachel Sverdlove, SHRM-CP Altogether, we logged 20,622,421 steps, which is proof that small daily choices add up to something big. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our first-ever Walktober a success. If this is our starting line, we can’t wait to see how far we go next year. 👟💪 🐨 #Walktober #TeamKoalafi #StepChallenge #CultureInMotion

Congratulations to our newest KoAllStar, Clayton Marshall! Clay truly embodies our value of embracing challenges to reach our full potential. He consistently brings sharp analytical thinking, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to every initiative he’s a part of. Whether he’s navigating complex data, building new business intelligence tools, or offering thoughtful cross-functional support, Clay is the kind of partner you want on your team. We are grateful to have him driving meaningful work at Koalafi!

Koalafi's latest State of the Lease-to-Own Consumer Report is now available! It features brand-new data and actionable insights to help merchants reach more non-prime shoppers and drive stronger results across every stage of the buying process. Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn: 1) Research and discovery: Awareness matters 💡 64% of lease-to-own consumers said they would’ve gone elsewhere if financing wasn’t available 2) Purchase decision: Lease-to-own changes how much customers buy 💡 49% spent $250 or more than planned when lease-to-own was available. 3) Loyalty: A better experience brings customers back 💡 70% of repeat Koalafi leases happen with the same merchant. Lease-to-own is more than a payment option. It’s a customer experience strategy that builds trust, drives conversions, and supports long-term growth.

We're charged up after an inspiring SEMA SHOW 2025 experience! The Koalafi team had an incredible time connecting with automotive industry leaders, exploring the latest in automotive innovation, and sharing how flexible financing, like lease-to-own, helps tire retailers accelerate growth. Thanks to everyone we met for the great conversations and inspiration. Until next year, SEMA! #SEMA2025 #Koalafi #AutomotiveInnovation #LasVegas #FlexibleFinancing

Start your engines: Koalafi is headed to SEMA Show 2025! We’re bringing our lease-to-own payment solutions to the biggest stage in the automotive world. If you’re attending, stop by booth 11324 in the North Hall to learn how we help auto retailers drive more growth and fuel repeat business. See you in Vegas! 🏁

Koalafi will be back at High Point Market next week, and we’re bringing fresh ideas to help furniture and mattress retailers grow with confidence. Stop by our booth to learn how offering our lease-to-own payment option can help you attract new shoppers, increase sales, and increase customer loyalty. 📍 Find us in the HFA Plaza Suites — 1-527 T-4, Floor 1, Booth #2 🚌 Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line) See you at Market!

The holiday shopping season is here. Are merchants ready for today’s non-prime shoppers? 🎁🛒 In our holiday shopping pulse, new Koalafi customer insights reveal: - Nearly half of non-prime shoppers plan to spend $500+ this holiday season - 3 in 4 non-prime shoppers say flexible financing makes shopping more accessible - Financing is a top decision factor when choosing retailers, second only to discounts ➡️ Discover what this means for merchants and how to prepare: https://lnkd.in/en26Ymri

As Customer Service Week wraps up, we want to recognize our incredible Merchant and Customer Support Teams. Whether they’re solving problems, building better tools, or supporting from behind the scenes, these two teams show up every day with heart, hustle, and a commitment to getting it right. Their exceptional dedication makes a real difference for our merchants and our customers. We’re proud, we’re grateful, and we’re better because of them.

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Koalafi team: Charles Sievers, Chris Drewes, Gerald Melgar, Meg Shaner, Moses Webb, and Tessa Everington. This group brings fresh ideas, expertise, and energy to help us grow and better serve our merchants, partners, and customers. We couldn’t be more excited to have them on board this month. Welcome to the Koala-fam! 🐨