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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Inflation Forces Consumers to Rethink Smartphone, Subscription, Grocery Purchases
Inflation Forces Consumers to Rethink Smartphone, Subscription, Grocery Purchases
February 02, 2023  |  Economy

Maybe the customer was right all along in reacting cautiously to the news of easing inflation. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Jan. 30) that...

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How the Switch to EVs Is Changing Driving and Payments
How the Switch to EVs Is Changing Driving and Payments
February 02, 2023  |  Payments Innovation

As the era of the combustion engine winds down, its payment logic appears increasingly outdated. In its place, electrification is ushering in alternative models for...

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Amazon’s Earnings May Spotlight Battlegrounds as Consumers Pull Back
Amazon’s Earnings May Spotlight Battlegrounds as Consumers Pull Back
February 01, 2023  |  Amazon

When Amazon reports earnings on Thursday (Feb. 2), Wall Street will be focused on how much earnings drop, and on whether revenues top expectations. Layoffs?...

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Peloton CEO Says App Subscriptions Are ‘Path to the Promised Land’
Peloton CEO Says App Subscriptions Are ‘Path to the Promised Land’
February 01, 2023  |  Retail

Peloton says its focus on subscriptions, fitness as a service and third-party partnerships with Amazon and Dick’s are paying off. During its fiscal second quarter...

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Petco Brings Together Products and Services in Single Membership Program
Petco Brings Together Products and Services in Single Membership Program
January 30, 2023  |  Retail

Petco has brought together its products and services in a single membership program. The Vital Care program now includes products, grooming services and veterinary care....

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Consumers Prioritize Products Over Memberships as They Cut Subscription Spending
Consumers Prioritize Products Over Memberships as They Cut Subscription Spending
January 27, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As consumers reduce their monthly spending, PYMNTS data reveals many prioritize tangible products over certain services. The Context As consumers make difficult choices about which...

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Failed Subscription Payments Do Damage but Are Fixable
Failed Subscription Payments Do Damage but Are Fixable
January 27, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

If customer churn is an inevitable reality within the subscription industry, than involuntary churn is, perhaps, its unavoidable and unwanted cousin. Often the result of...

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Streaming Services Get the Axe When Consumers Cut Billed Services
Streaming Services Get the Axe When Consumers Cut Billed Services
January 26, 2023  |  Streaming

When consumers cut back on billed services, PYMNTS data shows, streaming is first to go. The Context Streaming subscription services face an uphill battle with...

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D2C Wine Sales Fall as Consumers Seek Convenient on-the-Go Drinks
D2C Wine Sales Fall as Consumers Seek Convenient on-the-Go Drinks
January 26, 2023  |  Earnings

Alcoholic beverage drinkers increasingly expect quick, easy options but are not necessarily seeking order-in-advance convenience. Global spirits and beer giant Diageo, which has a presence...

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