subscriptions

The subscription business model is a business model in which a customer must pay a recurring price at regular intervals for access to a product. The model was pioneered by publishers of books and periodicals in the 17th century, and is now used by many businesses and websites.

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Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
Costco’s Membership Crackdown Follows Netflix’s Lead, But Will It Backfire?
June 28, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Costco is taking a page from Netflix’s book, cracking down on membership sharing, but the wholesaler may be overlooking a key difference between its membership...

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DealHub Enters Usage-Based Billing World With Subzee Purchase
DealHub Enters Usage-Based Billing World With Subzee Purchase
June 27, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Revenue platform DealHub has acquired usage-based billing firm Subzee. The deal expands DealHub into a “complete quote-to-revenue platform” the company said in a news release...

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Meta Launches Subscription Service on Games for Virtual Reality Headsets
Meta Launches Subscription Service on Games for Virtual Reality Headsets
June 26, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Meta has launched a new subscription service on games for its virtual reality (VR) headsets. The new Meta Quest+ provides two “handpicked” titles a month, Meta...

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Blue Apron CEO: Meal Kits Now Prioritize Long-Term Profitability Over Immediate Growth
Blue Apron CEO: Meal Kits Now Prioritize Long-Term Profitability Over Immediate Growth
June 26, 2023  |  Retail

As meal kit providers look to weather the challenges of inflation, many have been forced to rethink their business models. Blue Apron CEO Linda Findley...

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Adore Me Taps New Data-Driven Tiered Program to Increase Customer Loyalty
Adore Me Taps New Data-Driven Tiered Program to Increase Customer Loyalty
June 26, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty is about knowing and rewarding customers, and the more intimate the purchase, the more you need to know about personalization. Speaking with PYMNTS for...

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Report: FTC Lawsuit Aims to Develop Standards for Membership Programs
Report: FTC Lawsuit Aims to Develop Standards for Membership Programs
June 23, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The FTC is reportedly sending a message to all retailers with its lawsuit against Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) lawsuit alleging that the retailer...

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FTC Amazon Prime Suit Points to Larger Issues on Subscription Cancellations
FTC Amazon Prime Suit Points to Larger Issues on Subscription Cancellations
June 21, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Whatever the outcome of the Federal Trade Commission’s suit against Amazon, the action is sure to raise larger debate over, and perhaps a retooling of,...

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Smaller Fast-Casual Chains Take Page From Panera’s Book With Subscriptions
Smaller Fast-Casual Chains Take Page From Panera’s Book With Subscriptions
June 20, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With fast-casual giant Panera Bread continuing to see increased loyalty from its beverage subscription program, smaller fast-casual brands are looking to emulate that success with...

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New Data Shows Why 48% of Retail Subscription Customers May Not Be Worth Retaining
New Data Shows Why 48% of Retail Subscription Customers May Not Be Worth Retaining
June 14, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The retail subscription sector is feeling the pain of financially tapped-out consumers or those simply disenchanted with the workings of subscription plans, making retention strategies...

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