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Subscriptions
Restaurants Tinkering With Subscriptions Turn From Freebies to Discounts
July 19, 2024

As the restaurant industry aims to figure out how to use subscriptions to drive loyalty, some are finding that offering free menu items is not particularly cost effective, instead shifting to discounting models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Verizon Launches Customer-Centric Initiatives, Redefines Brand Identity
July 16, 2024

Verizon has unveiled a suite of initiatives designed to enhance customer choice and flexibility, marking an evolution in its brand strategy. The telecommunications giant has introduced programs aimed at enriching customer experiences across its portfolio. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Taco Bell Digital Chief Says Subscriptions Inflation-Proof Customer Spend
July 12, 2024

As Taco Bell continues its paid subscription push — its “passes” — the quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant is seeing that, by offering a wider range of options tailored to different customers’ tastes, it can more broadly and effectively drive engagement amid inflation. Get the Full...

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New York Times to Begin Limiting Nonsubscriber Access to Podcasts
June 25, 2024

The New York Times plans to put its top podcasts behind a paywall. 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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FTC Alleges Adobe Deters Subscription Cancellations, Hides Early Termination Fee
June 17, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Adobe and two of its executives, alleging that they deceived consumers by hiding an early termination fee on a subscription plan and making it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CPG Subscriptions Eat Into Walmart’s Grocery Share
May 13, 2024

Increasingly, when consumers go to the grocery store, it is just to buy food, such that leading grocery retailers are losing share of center-aisle products to eCommerce players such as subscription merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Consumer Demand for Deals Fuels Rise of Discount Subscriptions
April 18, 2024

With consumers seeking more bang for their buck, retail merchants are rising to the occasion, offering discounts for subscribing, PYMNTS Intelligence finds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Recurly Adds New Dashboards to Subscription Management Platform
April 17, 2024

Subscription management firm Recurly has added new dashboard reports 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. By completing this...

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VIP Subscribers Demand Transparency at the Point of Checkout
April 09, 2024

Consumers who enroll in retail subscriptions for exclusive access demand to be kept in the loop about the status of their purchase through to the end of the transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...