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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Subscriptions Push Premium Over Freemium Amid Rising Prices
Subscriptions Push Premium Over Freemium Amid Rising Prices
October 06, 2022  |  Retail

Apps dabbling in everything from retail to romance are charging for more features as way to generate new revenue streams from legions of “freemium” or...

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Facebook to Shut Down Bulletin Subscription Newsletter Service
Facebook to Shut Down Bulletin Subscription Newsletter Service
October 04, 2022  |  Facebook

Facebook will be shutting down the Bulletin subscription service it had been using to compete with Substack and other popular newsletter services, The New York...

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Report: YouTube May Limit 4K Video Resolution to Premium Subscribers
Report: YouTube May Limit 4K Video Resolution to Premium Subscribers
October 04, 2022  |  Streaming

YouTube is reportedly experimenting with making 4K video resolution a feature available only to viewers who subscribe to YouTube Premium.  Some, but not all, YouTube...

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PF Chang’s Bets Free Delivery — Not Food — Key to Subscriber Loyalty
PF Chang’s Bets Free Delivery — Not Food — Key to Subscriber Loyalty
October 04, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurants seek to drive loyalty beyond what is capable with just points-per-dollar rewards, many are launching subscription programs to incentivize more frequent purchasing. For...

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60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System
60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System
October 04, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Many consumers using online subscription services have developed staying one step ahead of having to pay for them into an art form — a fact...

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Amazon Reaches Out to SNAP Users With ‘Amazon Access’
Amazon Reaches Out to SNAP Users With ‘Amazon Access’
October 03, 2022  |  Amazon

Amazon has launched “Amazon Access,” a resource hub to help shoppers, including those seeking information on Prime’s discounted membership program for qualifying government assistance recipients....

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Data Shows Traditional Grocery Going the Way of Brick-and-Mortar Retail
Data Shows Traditional Grocery Going the Way of Brick-and-Mortar Retail
October 03, 2022  |  Retail

Online grocery may be a significantly younger category than other kinds of eCommerce, and adoption may be lower, but grocers would be best served to...

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Taco Bell Brings Back Subscription Pass to Boost Loyalty Signups
Taco Bell Brings Back Subscription Pass to Boost Loyalty Signups
September 29, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurant brands look to drive loyalty in the face of stiff competition, some are turning to subscription offerings to incentivize purchasing as frequently as...

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PF Chang’s Tests Subscription Commerce Waters, Free Delivery
PF Chang’s Tests Subscription Commerce Waters, Free Delivery
September 29, 2022  |  Subscriptions

As restaurants seek creative ways to drive loyalty, a handful have been exploring the potential of subscription commerce. Chinese-inspired casual dining chain P.F. Chang’s, for...

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