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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The Data Point: Do Consumers Spend More If They Belong to Membership Clubs?
The Data Point: Do Consumers Spend More If They Belong to Membership Clubs?
April 18, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

Subscriptions have never been hotter, especially those offered by mass merchants to lock in loyalty and ideally increase order values. With so many now subscribed...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Shopping with Bitcoin; Office Makeover; Subscription Model Facelift; Fighting Fraudsters; DOJ Tightens Leniency 
PYMNTS AM Radar: Shopping with Bitcoin; Office Makeover; Subscription Model Facelift; Fighting Fraudsters; DOJ Tightens...
April 18, 2022  |  Commerce

It’s Monday, April 18 and today is tax day. While you can’t pay your taxes in cryptocurrency, your eCurrency gains are taxable. But if you...

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With an Eye on Loyalty, Subscription Models Get a Post-COVID Refresh
With an Eye on Loyalty, Subscription Models Get a Post-COVID Refresh
April 18, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Inflation is hovering around 8%, and the average consumer now subscribes to five different services. There’s also the factor of subscription fatigue weighing on matters....

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NY Auto Show Shows Auto OEM Focus on Digital Features
NY Auto Show Shows Auto OEM Focus on Digital Features
April 15, 2022  |  Technology

The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is back as a live event, but much of the news around the vehicles being displayed there revolves...

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Smoothie King Launches Subscription as Restaurants Leverage Memberships to Drive Loyalty
Smoothie King Launches Subscription as Restaurants Leverage Memberships to Drive Loyalty
April 15, 2022  |  Subscriptions

For restaurants, subscription programs offer the opportunity to create an ongoing relationship with consumers, deepening their connection to the brand. Smoothie chain Smoothie King announced...

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On the Agenda: Subscription Brands Try Test-and-Learn Strategies to Navigate Tough Climate
On the Agenda: Subscription Brands Try Test-and-Learn Strategies to Navigate Tough Climate
April 15, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

PYMNTS research reveals that retail subscription commerce companies stand to lose up to $2.2 billion per month by not innovating, experimenting, improving experience and providing...

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Ordergroove Joins Shopify’s ‘Certified App’ Club
Ordergroove Joins Shopify’s ‘Certified App’ Club
April 14, 2022  |  eCommerce

Relationship commerce company Ordergroove has been named to the new subscription category of the Shopify Plus Certified App Partner directory. “With this designation, Ordergroove leads...

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Peloton Hikes Subscription Fees, Cuts Hardware Costs
Peloton Hikes Subscription Fees, Cuts Hardware Costs
April 14, 2022  |  Fitness

Peloton will cut the price of its three main connect fitness products while hiking the cost of its subscription in an attempt to generate more...

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Subscription Commerce Continues to Pay Off in 2022
Subscription Commerce Continues to Pay Off in 2022
April 14, 2022  |  Opinion

Subscriptions have taken off in the last two years, and brands are reaping the benefits, Ordergroove CEO Greg Alvo writes in the PYMNTS eBook, “Endemic...

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