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Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content

December 19, 2025
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Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments
Legal // December 18, 2025

Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
Subscriptions // December 16, 2025

Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia is “misguided” and would “upend how virtually every modern subscription service operates.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Paramount Confronts Netflix as AI Redefines Streaming Power
Streaming // December 08, 2025

The increasingly heated fight for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is, on its face, about libraries: HBO’s prestige slate, DC’s franchises and Warner’s studio machine. But the bidding war now featuring Netflix and Paramount is also a referendum on something less visible and arguably more defensible...

Klarna Takes on Credit Cards With US Subscription Plans
BNPL // December 04, 2025

Digital bank and payments firm Klarna is expanding its new membership plan to the U.S. 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....

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Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content

December 19, 2025
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Paramount Confronts Netflix as AI Redefines Streaming Power

December 08, 2025
The increasingly heated fight for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is, on its face, about libraries: HBO’s prestige slate, DC’s franchises and Warner’s studio machine. But the bidding war now featuring...

37% of Millennials Pay for Both Amazon and Walmart Subscriptions

September 23, 2025
For years, retail watchers assumed Amazon Prime and Walmart+ were competing head-to-head for consumer loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Back-to-Office Mandates Spur 60% Jump in Weekend Grocery Shopping Habits

July 21, 2025
The back-to-the-office movement is proving to be a powerful catalyst for significant shifts in consumer purchasing behavior, impacting everything from daily meal choices to long-term spending patterns. Get the Full...

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Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments

December 18, 2025
Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. 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 […]

21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices

December 16, 2025
Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia is “misguided” and would “upend...

Klarna Takes on Credit Cards With US Subscription Plans

December 04, 2025
Digital bank and payments firm Klarna is expanding its new membership plan to the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Autonomy to Add 1,250 Electric Vehicles to Car Subscription Offering

November 19, 2025
Autonomy plans to add about 1,250 electric vehicles to its car subscription offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...