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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...

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Retail Subscriptions Show Staying Power, But the Wrong Approach Will Still Get Merchants Canceled
November 19, 2021

Do you subscribe to the idea that subscription spikes are falling off? If so, then you’re in for a stunner. Consumers are not only acquiring more subscriptions, but they’re now also less likely to cancel them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Spain’s Eldiario Newspaper Uses Pay-What-You-Want Model 
November 12, 2021

In 2012, Ignacio Escolar launched Eldiario (The Daily), an online-only newspaper with nine staffers featuring a fee-based model that allows readers to pay whatever they want to access the digital content — even if that meant paying nothing, according to a Bloomberg report Friday (Nov....

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Don’t Like Factory-Installed Apps and Software? Truck Maker Freightliner Says Bring Your Own
November 10, 2021

Owners of Freightliner Cascadia big rigs can now equip them with their choice of software and apps, using the new Virtual Vehicle subscription service announced Tuesday (Nov. 9), Freightliner’s parent company, Daimler Trucks North America, (DTNA) and internet-of-things (IoT) company Platform Science announced. Get the...

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From Cats to Cotton Candy: Consumers Choose Personalization, Experience in The Face of ‘Limitless’ Retail...
November 04, 2021

In 2013, Olivia Canlas saw subscription boxes for dog owners, wine connoisseurs, book lovers and various others, but none for cat owners.  As the owner of two cats herself, she felt she was the right person to bring that idea to life. Get the Full...

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80% of Consumers Now Have at Least One Subscription but Declined Payments Are Predominant Threat
November 02, 2021

By most accounts, the consumer love affair with retail subscription services has never been stronger, and yet a simple erroneous payment decline can seriously test their loyalty. PYMNTS’ new Optimizing Subscription Payments polled 2,200 shoppers to see what makes them buy — and what makes...

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FTC Moves to Stop Subscription Services From Deceptive Practices
November 01, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission handed down a new policy statement that aims to increase enforcement against subscription services that use nefarious tactics to get customers to commit to ongoing charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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GO CEO Says Car Subscription’s Core Selling Point Is Hassle-Free Buying and Ownership
October 28, 2021

Michael Beauchamp is a lifelong car enthusiast, but he’s never enjoyed the car buying experience. He said the whole process — from hunting down a deal, to haggling over financing and a down payment, to trading in or reselling a car — seems like one...

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New Tracker: More Restaurants Embracing Subscriptions to Lock in Loyalty
October 27, 2021

Subscription commerce — already building before the pandemic — is a certified hit as we rapidly approach 2022. It takes many forms, from streaming entertainment to boxes of retail items. Yet food is panning out as a great subscription opportunity for consumers and businesses. Get...