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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As Cord-Cutters Drop Pay Cable, Streaming Services Need to Focus on Value
As Cord-Cutters Drop Pay Cable, Streaming Services Need to Focus on Value
March 06, 2023  |  Streaming

Cord-cutting continues as pay cable and traditional TV lost yet more ground in 2022, much of it to streaming competitors that in many cases are...

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Rent the Runway Offers Free Items to Woo ‘Cost-Conscious’ Shoppers
Rent the Runway Offers Free Items to Woo ‘Cost-Conscious’ Shoppers
March 06, 2023  |  Retail

Rent the Runway will begin adding a free item to shipments to attract financially strapped consumers. “The customer is more cost-conscious than she’s ever been...

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Panera Says Subscription Drives Customer Acquisition Despite Inflationary Pressures
Panera Says Subscription Drives Customer Acquisition Despite Inflationary Pressures
March 06, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Panera has found that its subscription has been key to growing its customer base amid inflation. In an interview with PYMNTS, Eduardo Luz, chief brand...

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Chewy GM on Pet Care’s Next $43 Billion Market Opportunity
Chewy GM on Pet Care’s Next $43 Billion Market Opportunity
March 06, 2023  |  Retail

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that one in five U.S. households acquired a pet dog or cat during...

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Spotify Says Payments Choice Critical to Growing Global Streaming Market Share
Spotify Says Payments Choice Critical to Growing Global Streaming Market Share
March 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

A successful payment is music to the ears of consumers and corporations involved in streaming entertainment, so for global brands in the space, there’s no...

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GoodRx Takes on Amazon RxPass by Building Consumer Discount Prescription Destination
GoodRx Takes on Amazon RxPass by Building Consumer Discount Prescription Destination
February 28, 2023  |  Earnings

As it moves to shed issues related to a key customer loss in 2022 — believed to be Kroger — GoodRx got busy late last...

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Restaurant Delivery on the Rise as Pickup Falls
Restaurant Delivery on the Rise as Pickup Falls
February 24, 2023  |  Delivery

Diners order far more pickup than delivery, but PYMNTS research shows delivery is gaining ground. The Context Restaurant aggregators are doing everything in their power...

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Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty
Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty
February 24, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

This week in restaurants, Sweetgreen revives Sweetpass, Wingstop taps personalization and Domino’s reinvigorates its rewards. Los Angeles-based, health-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen, which has more than...

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Panera Adds Free Delivery Subscription Option as Restaurants Rethink Memberships
Panera Adds Free Delivery Subscription Option as Restaurants Rethink Memberships
February 22, 2023  |  Delivery

As restaurants explore more possibilities for subscription commerce, Panera has added a $0 delivery option. On Wednesday (Feb. 22), fast-casual giant Panera Bread, which has...

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