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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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Merchants Stand to Lose $2.2 Billion By Not Offering Consumers a Better Subscription Experience
November 19, 2021

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Payment Declines Drive Subscription Churn For 27% of Subscribers
November 17, 2021

At a high level, the healthiest, most sustainable subscription businesses with the happiest customers tend to focus obsessively on reducing churn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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27% of Subscription Customers Had a Payment Issue in the Last Year
November 15, 2021

Consumers have developed an increased appetite for subscription services, and they may well be pleased with the convenience these services provide, but a large part of keeping that experience positive hinges on seamless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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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...