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Meal Kits and Grocery Squaring off as Consumers Weigh Cost Against Convenience
December 17, 2021

Eating has changed more in 20-odd months than in the prior 20 years. Delivery aggregators became the pandemic pantry for millions and grocery stores continued to do brisk business despite the COVID-19 contagion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Toyota Drivers Must Pay up for Remote Start
December 14, 2021

Toyota has apparently entered the automotive subscription world with a new feature that ties the remote start functionality on drivers’ key fobs to a larger subscription package. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Consumers Have Nearly Twice the Subscriptions They Had in February 2020
December 10, 2021

Consumers’ use of automated payments for subscription services has grown steadily, but growth has been particularly substantial over the past two years. This behavior aligns with consumers’ increased appetite for subscription services, with many now subscribing to TV streaming, online gaming, digital music, online software...

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Car OEMs Use Subscription Services to Boost Resale Value, Drive Personalization
December 08, 2021

With the Tuesday (Dec. 7) announcement of its software strategy through 2030, Stellantis followed other automakers in outlining plans that will transition them from being manufacturers of mechanical products that are sold once to also being suppliers of software that is sold on a recurring...

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77% of Top-Performing Subscription Merchants Offer Features Known to Inspire Consumer Trust 
December 03, 2021

There is increasing pressure on retail subscription merchants to improve their customers’ overall subscription experiences in order to stand out and meet their higher-than-ever expectations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Spotify Disconnects Car View Feature, Has No Hands-free Alternative, Report Says
November 28, 2021

Spotify is taking away the Car View feature, a report says, just as users began to notice it unexpectedly missing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Average US Consumer Now Has 5 Retail Subscriptions
November 26, 2021

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Afterpay Rolling out Subscription Service in 2022
November 24, 2021

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Afterpay has unveiled a subscription solution, allowing customers to pay for recurring purchases in installments. 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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Uber Rolls Out Bundled Memberships for Rides and Delivery
November 19, 2021

Uber is introducing a new membership program that bundles rideshares, grocery and food delivery for a monthly fee in exchange for discounts and other perks, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...