Few industries have been disrupted by digital and mobile technology as has the music industry over the past two decades. The economic model has shifted as consumers increasingly consume music via bite-sized chunks of steaming content, forcing changes not only in how musicians craft their...
Netflix isn’t suffering and has not lost subscribers following the launch of the new Disney+ streaming competition, CNBC reported on Tuesday (Nov. 19), citing investment firm Credit Suisse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Shares in Walt Disney surged on Wednesday (Nov. 13) amid news of 10 million signups for its Disney+ streaming service, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The third quarter of 2019 saw decreased revenue for meal kit subscription service Blue Apron, a company that is struggling to stay afloat in the increasingly saturated subscription commerce market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Popular publishing platform WordPress.com has teamed up with payments company Stripe to add a subscription or recurring payments option, enabling users to generate regularly scheduled payments from customers or fans, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Subscription keeps moving into new areas as more consumers — and businesses — come to rely on that retail method, and the recurring payments involved. The latest example of that comes from veteran computer company Dell. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Subscription models appeal strongly to both new and established companies for a variety of reasons. Automatic purchases mean businesses can count on a relatively steady revenue stream month to month, and make long-term decisions based on more accurate financial information. Get the Full Story Complete...
While many retail chains are adding subscriptions to their in-store offerings, it comes with its share of challenges, including involuntary cancellations due to credit card changes. The Vitamin Shoppe is one such player that has faced these obstacles in the last two years. In the...
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