Subscriptions

Subscriptions
Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
January 22, 2024

As gaming consoles and game developers alike compete for consumers’ recurring spending, Fortnite parent company Epic Games is reportedly looking into launching its own subscription service.   According to Game Rant, a new leak shows that the video game and software developer and publisher may soon announce...

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Solidcore Says Subscriptions Take Over Wellness Industry as Consumers Seek Convenience 
January 22, 2024

As consumers increasingly expect seamless convenience across all their daily routines, health and wellness services are increasingly relying on subscription models. In an interview with PYMNTS, Shane McCarthy, senior vice president of digital and marketing at strength training company Solidcore, noted that the wellness industry is...

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One in 4 Affluent Shoppers Use Auto-Fill Subscriptions for Essential Items
January 16, 2024

Brands trying to target high-income consumers may want to look to auto-fill subscription models. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive” drew from a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers in September to better understand their...

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Netflix/Carrefour Collaboration Targets Cost-Conscious Consumers
January 16, 2024

Netflix is teaming with French grocery chain Carrefour to offer low-cost subscriptions. The streaming service announced late Monday (Jan. 15) that it was offering customers in the French cities Rouen and Bordeaux no-commitment subscriptions to Netflix’s standard 5.99 euros per month subscription — with ads — as well as 10%...

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Peacock Breaks Streaming Records for Chiefs-Dolphins Game, but Will Subscribers Stay?
January 15, 2024

Peacock is finding that exclusive rights to buzzy events can bring consumers in, but in subscription commerce, where longevity is the name of the game, it remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be in the long term. The NBCUniversal streaming service announced...

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1 in 4 Subscribers Get HelloFresh Meal Kits
January 12, 2024

Meal kits represent a significant share of the total retail subscription category, with leading provider HelloFresh reaching a wide audience. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive,” drew on responses from more than 2,000 U.S. consumers in...

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Smart Kitchen Devices Use Subscription Models to Drive Recurring Revenue
January 12, 2024

As artificial intelligence makes its way into more kitchen devices, kitchenware companies are noting the opportunity to drive not only sales of smart appliances but also recurring revenue via ongoing subscriptions, as CES 2024 revealed. One such device on display at the consumer electronics event...

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High-Value Subscribers Turn to Auto-Fill Options for Their Shopping
January 10, 2024

Auto-fill services enable merchants to reach the highest-value subscribers, driving long-term revenue. By the Numbers Supplemental research from PYMNTS Intelligence’s report “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive” highlighted in Karen Webster’s Monday (Jan. 8) feature “The Eight Pivotal Strategies for Payments and the...

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Cocktails by Subscription as Alcohol Brands Tap Recurring Payments
January 10, 2024

Barsys and ReserveBar are launching a personalized cocktail subscription service, as more alcoholic beverage memberships emerge as part of the industry’s slow digital transformation. Barsys, a consumer robotics company offering smart mixology devices, announced Wednesday (Jan. 10) a partnership with alcoholic beverage eCommerce platform ReserveBar...