Subscriptions

Subscriptions
Retail Subscriptions Hold Their Appeal for Many As Retention Takes the Spotlight
May 08, 2023

Despite belt-tightening among consumers, retail subscriptions proved resilient in the first quarter and show no signs of weakening, offering proof points on the power of personalization and convenience when consumers decide where to spend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Sweetgreen Says Subscriptions Only Effective if They Reach Beyond Superfans 
May 08, 2023

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Food and Beverage Subscriptions Struggle to Retain Members
May 05, 2023

Food and beverage subscriptions see disproportionate churn relative to other industries as consumers rethink which recurring payments they really want or need and which they could do without. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Hy-Vee Launches Subscriptions as Grocers Rethink Pricing
May 05, 2023

This week in grocery, Hy-Vee taps subscription commerce, Sprouts launches a retail media network, and Giant Eagle aims to hold its own against competition from discount grocers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Health and Fitness Companies Lose 11% of Revenues From Failed Payments
April 26, 2023

Subscription businesses reap the rewards of recurring payments — which translates into predictable cash flow. 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,...

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FTC Returning $1.1 Million to Consumers After ‘Free Trial’ Settlement
April 25, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is returning $1.1 million to consumers who were charged for deceptive “free trial” offers. 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...

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Recurly Gives Subscription Firms Better App Visibility
April 25, 2023

Subscription management firm Recurly has added an app management tool to its platform. 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....

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Streaming Subscription Price Hikes May Force Hard Decisions for Viewers
April 24, 2023

There’s never been a riskier time for streaming subscriptions to increase prices, but for the major streaming services prices have kept edging up, which could exacerbate the “keep or cut” debate happening in most households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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41% of Subscribers Will Cancel a Subscription If Free Shipping Isn’t Included
April 21, 2023

Consumers across the board are cutting back on retail subscriptions and have been for some time. This trend is likely to continue, as about 17% of retail subscribers are either likely to cancel or are on the fence about canceling their subscriptions as soon as...