Despite the popularity of subscription commerce, it can be a volatile market. In any given week, some companies fizzle out while others forge ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
After over two years of speculation — and a fair number of predictions of imminent doom — it seems MoviePass has finally, actually come to its last reel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The too-good-to-be-true subscription service MoviePass has shut down after an official two-year run and millions of users, The New York Times reported Friday, Sept. 13. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
In one respect, it’s the semi-forgotten part of the school days — the school lunch. Backpacks might be full of books, notes and homework in the morning, but the often frenzied life of a family can mean that lunches are left behind, or that parents...
Activist investors are closing in on Groupon as its stock plummeted to less than $3 a share, and its chief financial officer, Michael Randolfi, resigned, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Sept. 2). At the time of its initial public offering in 2011, Groupon was...
Turn off that TV show or movie — even if you are binge-watching this holiday weekend, just take a minute away from the addictive content — and wish a hearty happy birthday to the force more or less behind all your home-entertainment enjoyment. Get the Full...
Peloton is coming to market with its IPO. A look at the S-1 filing reveals an embrace of the razor/razor blade model that melds (pricey) exercise hardware with content (classes and music). The recurring revenues may be attractive, but risks and red ink abound.
Fitbit, in a shift away from hardware and toward content, has introduced a $10 monthly premium subscription service, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Friction is a commerce-killer in all types of businesses, but the risk is especially elevated when it comes to subscriptions and recurring payments, among the hottest areas of the global digital economy. Also, the risk of introducing unnecessary friction into such transactions increases whenever new...
