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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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Microsoft 2022 Price Hikes Buck Subscription Commerce Best Practices
December 06, 2021

There’s no shortage of tips and best practices about what top-performing subscription brands do to become top performers. Here’s something they generally don’t do — announce double-digit price increases depending on payment terms subscribers choose, or channels they use. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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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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Why the Retail Subscription Market is Just Warming Up
December 02, 2021

Fears of a subscription commerce bubble are evaporating as new data find consumers amassing and retaining more subscriptions rather than paring down — and as merchants and brands redouble their efforts to make retail subscriptions more appealing and engaging than ever before. Get the Full...

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27% of Subscribers Have Experienced a Declined Payment Within the Past Year 
November 30, 2021

Consumers have a growing appetite for subscription services, but they can quickly sour on the experience when their automated payments are declined. Unfortunately, hiccups in the payments process are not uncommon.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Subscription Merchants Challenged to Create ‘Ideal Experience’ to Reduce Customer Churn
November 29, 2021

Subscription commerce’s turbo-charged growth, unsurprisingly, has been fueled by the pandemic. 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...

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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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Thanksgiving Weekend Is Stuffed With Streaming — but Fatigue May Not Be Far Behind
November 25, 2021

If you’re reading this, the turkey’s got you stuffed, you’ve had your fill of the stuffing, and you’ve had your fill of the relatives. Maybe you’ve had your fill of parades, dog shows and football on TV, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form...