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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Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

The evolution of subscription commerce continues as consumers become more demanding and exacting in what they want — and expect —  from monthly retail boxes....

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Retaining Subscribers With Seamless Payments and Customer Journeys
PYMNTS Intelligence: Retaining Subscribers With Seamless Payments and Customer Journeys
November 08, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

The popularity of subscription-based services skyrocketed over the last several years, propelled by the multitude of consumers staying at home during the pandemic. The average...

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Blue Apron Balances Commitment Phobia With Subscription Demand
Blue Apron Balances Commitment Phobia With Subscription Demand
November 07, 2022  |  Earnings

In what could be seen as the latest wrinkle in the subscription commerce sector, Blue Apron said Monday (Nov. 7) that meal kits that stick to a...

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Amazon Looks to ‘Subscribe and Save’ to Boost Branded Partnerships and Grocery Spend
Amazon Looks to ‘Subscribe and Save’ to Boost Branded Partnerships and Grocery Spend
November 07, 2022  |  Amazon

Amazon’s shares have slipped about 11% in the wake of last month’s earnings reports, as investors fretted about consumers’ belt-tightening. “The continuing impacts of broad-scale...

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Twitter: $8 Verification On Hold Until After Midterms
Twitter: $8 Verification On Hold Until After Midterms
November 06, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Twitter will hold off on a new system that charges subscribers $7.99 a month for verification until after the midterm elections. That’s according to a...

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DOJ Says Ex-MoviePass Execs Misled Investors
DOJ Says Ex-MoviePass Execs Misled Investors
November 06, 2022  |  Legal

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a pair of former MoviePass executives with fraud, saying they misled investors about the health of the subscription...

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Food Subscription Services Lag Physical Grocery Stores in Offering Deals and Discounts
Food Subscription Services Lag Physical Grocery Stores in Offering Deals and Discounts
November 04, 2022  |  Subscriptions

As consumers continue to seek value in the face of rising prices, subscription services may be missing out if they are not offering special deals...

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The Many Faces of Fraud Haunt a Beset Holiday Selling Season
The Many Faces of Fraud Haunt a Beset Holiday Selling Season
November 03, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

To borrow from an old holiday chestnut, ‘tis the season for financial scams and cheaters, as the wicked work of fraudsters gets an added bump...

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Vonage to Pay $100M Settlement in FTC Subscription Fee Lawsuit
Vonage to Pay $100M Settlement in FTC Subscription Fee Lawsuit
November 03, 2022  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is holding internet phone service provider Vonage accountable for its junk fees levied on subscribers in a $100 million lawsuit...

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