Rental news and trends

Entrepreneurs Aim to Create Airbnb of Rental Cars
Commerce Connected // July 23, 2023

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Peloton Embraces Rental Model After Founders Exit
eCommerce // September 13, 2022

Less than 24 hours after the announcement that two co-founders had left the company, connected-fitness pioneer Peloton unveiled a new nationwide rental program Tuesday (Sept. 13) to substantially reduce the cost to new users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

H&M, Iablaco Partner on Blockchain-Based Clothing Rental Service
Retail // October 19, 2021

Clothing retailer H&M’s Mitte Garten location and circular fashion platform Iablaco on Tuesday (Oct. 19) debuted a rental service that capitalizes on the emerging connected and digitized circular fashion industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

After Explosive European Growth, Grover Brings Tech Rental Service to US
Retail // September 21, 2021

Consumer electronics rental service Grover is expanding across the Atlantic to the U.S., aiming to give more Americans access to the latest technology without the pressure or commitment of a high price tag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Using Digital Tech And Payments To Solve The Affordable Housing Crisis

January 16, 2020
Access to affordable housing is hard to find in the U.S. According to research from Harvard University, in 2016, nearly half of renters were cost-burdened — or spending more than 30 percent of their annual incomes on rent and utilities. In 1960, that figure was at 20 percent. According to National Low Income Housing Coalition […]

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Entrepreneurs Aim to Create Airbnb of Rental Cars

July 23, 2023
Can small-scale rental car entrepreneurs take on giants like Hertz and Avis Budget? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Peloton Embraces Rental Model After Founders Exit

September 13, 2022
Less than 24 hours after the announcement that two co-founders had left the company, connected-fitness pioneer Peloton unveiled a new nationwide rental program Tuesday (Sept. 13) to substantially reduce the...

H&M, Iablaco Partner on Blockchain-Based Clothing Rental Service

October 19, 2021
Clothing retailer H&M’s Mitte Garten location and circular fashion platform Iablaco on Tuesday (Oct. 19) debuted a rental service that capitalizes on the emerging connected and digitized circular fashion industry....

Penske Truck Rental Debuts Consumer App

July 19, 2021
Penske Truck Rental, with a new mobile app, intends to streamline the experience for renters with “flexibility, expert advice, moving tips, greener moving options and a network of supplies and...