October 19, 2023
Is Personal Data Still Up for Grabs?
In an era marked by increasing digitalization, the flow of personal data has become a focal point for both competition and privacy concerns. While illicit personal data collection remains a...
October 18, 2023
Vertical Merger Enforcement: Where Do We Go from Here?
By Sergei Zaslavsky & Tyler Helms1 I. Introduction In July 2023, a federal district court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block Microsoft’s acquisition of video game company...
October 13, 2023
Wine Subscribers Seek Out the Personal Touch
As wine subscriptions and other alcoholic beverage services look to secure consumers’ loyalty, products personalization is key, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers For the June edition of “Subscription Commerce...
October 05, 2023
Veeps Launches All-Access Concert Subscription as Streaming Finds New Niches
As more types of media become streamable, Live Nation-owned livestream concert platform Veeps is launching an all-access subscription. The streaming company announced Tuesday (Oct. 3) the launch of Veeps All...
October 04, 2023
Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout...
With consumers looking for lower-cost options to replace restaurant delivery and pickup without compromising on speed or convenience, Kroger is expanding its meal solutions business. The grocery giant’s meals business...
October 04, 2023
Blue Apron and SmileDirectClub Prove Profits Are Ultimate Test for...
A hallmark of subscription startups has always been the lure of recurring revenues. A recurring theme has also been that profits are elusive — and sometimes the pressures on the business...
September 29, 2023
Gen Z Consumers Are Subscription Boxes’ Biggest Fans
As retail subscriptions woo consumers of all ages, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that, for providers that follow the surprise box model, Generation Z is the most likely to get on board....
September 28, 2023
Chuck E. Cheese Enters Walmart Aisles as Restaurants Broaden Scope
Chuck E. Cheese is the latest restaurant brand to make a play for consumers’ grocery spending as, across the industry, eateries look to capture more of consumers’ day-to-day food budgets....
September 25, 2023
BigCommerce Launches Portal to Streamline B2B Invoice Payment Process
BigCommerce has launched its new B2B Edition Invoice Portal, aiming to modernize the invoice payment process for large B2B suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. This new functionality incorporates invoice payments into...
