subscriptions

The subscription business model is a business model in which a customer must pay a recurring price at regular intervals for access to a product. The model was pioneered by publishers of books and periodicals in the 17th century, and is now used by many businesses and websites.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Target Launches Prime-Like Membership as Same-Day Delivery Proves a Bright Spot
Target Launches Prime-Like Membership as Same-Day Delivery Proves a Bright Spot
March 05, 2024  |  Earnings

Target is revamping its Target Circle program to look more like, say, an Amazon Prime or a Walmart+ — a move that comes as same-day delivery sales rise, while other channels take...

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Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement
Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement
March 05, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

With more readers turning to digital platforms for their literary fix, demand for audiobooks continues to soar.  Against this backdrop, subscription services are seizing the...

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Netflix Stops Accepting Payments Through iTunes Subscriptions
Netflix Stops Accepting Payments Through iTunes Subscriptions
February 27, 2024  |  Streaming

Netflix has begun requiring subscribers with Apple iTunes billing plans to pay Netflix directly. All “members on the basic plan who were using an iTunes...

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Grab Users Boost Digital Bank Adoption as Delivery, Ride-Hailing Businesses Recover
Grab Users Boost Digital Bank Adoption as Delivery, Ride-Hailing Businesses Recover
February 22, 2024  |  Earnings

Singapore’s Grab reported its first-ever quarterly profit on Thursday (Feb. 22). This, despite a cautious outlook for annual sales as its ridesharing and food delivery...

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Report: Amazon Plans to Shelve Ad-Supported Streaming Service Freevee
Report: Amazon Plans to Shelve Ad-Supported Streaming Service Freevee
February 21, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly planning to discontinue Freevee, its free, ad-supported streaming service. The move comes as part of a broader effort by Amazon to focus...

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Ordergroove Launches Subscription Bundle Suite to Offer Flexibility
Ordergroove Launches Subscription Bundle Suite to Offer Flexibility
February 21, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Subscription solutions company Ordergroove is introducing the Ordergroove Bundles Suite, which allows merchants to be more flexible in catering to diverse subscriber preferences. Through a...

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Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Could Bring Revenue, Subscribers if It Tracks Data
Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Could Bring Revenue, Subscribers if It Tracks Data
February 21, 2024  |  Subscriptions

This week Walmart announced it is buying TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion. Walmart (and its affiliate, Sam’s Club) have been selling the Vizio brand...

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Pet Supply Stores Lose Sales Occasions to eCommerce Rivals
Pet Supply Stores Lose Sales Occasions to eCommerce Rivals
February 20, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Traditional brick-and-mortar pet supply stores may want to watch their backs, as digitally native players keep consumers at home with subscription options. By the Numbers...

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Chamberlain Coffee CEO: ‘Subscribe & Save’ Extends Loyalty-Building Opportunity Beyond D2C
Chamberlain Coffee CEO: ‘Subscribe & Save’ Extends Loyalty-Building Opportunity Beyond D2C
February 16, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As brands face increasing challenges driving direct-to-consumer engagement, Chamberlain Coffee is seeing Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program provide opportunities to create long-term customer relationships outside...

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