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FTC Alleges Adobe Deters Subscription Cancellations, Hides Early Termination Fee
June 17, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Adobe and two of its executives, alleging that they deceived consumers by hiding an early termination fee on a subscription plan and making it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CPG Subscriptions Eat Into Walmart’s Grocery Share
May 13, 2024

Increasingly, when consumers go to the grocery store, it is just to buy food, such that leading grocery retailers are losing share of center-aisle products to eCommerce players such as subscription merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Consumer Demand for Deals Fuels Rise of Discount Subscriptions
April 18, 2024

With consumers seeking more bang for their buck, retail merchants are rising to the occasion, offering discounts for subscribing, PYMNTS Intelligence finds. 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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Recurly Adds New Dashboards to Subscription Management Platform
April 17, 2024

Subscription management firm Recurly has added new dashboard reports to its platform. 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 this...

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VIP Subscribers Demand Transparency at the Point of Checkout
April 09, 2024

Consumers who enroll in retail subscriptions for exclusive access demand to be kept in the loop about the status of their purchase through to the end of the transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Funds Pour in for D2C Wine as Millennials Seek Boozy Subscriptions
April 05, 2024

With younger generations getting more of their day-to-day needs met via direct-to-consumer (D2C) subscriptions, investors are backing eCommerce wine platforms by the millions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Card Networks, FinTechs Help Consumers Navigate Subscriptions Maze
April 03, 2024

From Netflix and Spotify to Amazon Prime, it’s increasingly common for consumers to maintain multiple subscriptions. However, juggling these subscriptions across a web of apps can be challenging, especially when each platform has its own terms and conditions, potentially resulting in unexpected charges, even after...

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Discount Refill Subscribers Demand Flexibility
March 26, 2024

Across retail subscribers, those who participate in discount refill programs are disproportionately likely to demand the option to switch it up when they need to, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Coupang Eats Taps Free Delivery Subscription Model as Aggregators Drive Frequency
March 26, 2024

Coupang has become the latest to offer a fee-free fulfillment subscription through its on-demand delivery aggregator — a move that comes as key players in the space around the world turn to paid memberships to drive frequency amid consumers’ hesitation to pay the premium for convenience....