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)

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

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,...

READ MORE >
1 in 4 Subscribers Get HelloFresh Meal Kits
1 in 4 Subscribers Get HelloFresh Meal Kits
January 12, 2024  |  Subscriptions

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...

READ MORE >
Smart Kitchen Devices Use Subscription Models to Drive Recurring Revenue
Smart Kitchen Devices Use Subscription Models to Drive Recurring Revenue
January 12, 2024  |  Subscriptions

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...

READ MORE >
Car Subscription Provider Finn Raises $110 Million to Add EVs
Car Subscription Provider Finn Raises $110 Million to Add EVs
January 11, 2024  |  Investments

Car subscription provider Finn raised 100 million euros (about $110 million) in a Series C equity funding round. The firm will use the new capital...

READ MORE >
Netflix’s Ad Tier Tops 23 Million Users as Consumers Rethink Streaming Spending
Netflix’s Ad Tier Tops 23 Million Users as Consumers Rethink Streaming Spending
January 11, 2024  |  Streaming

As ad-free streaming becomes too expensive for many consumers, amid price hikes and broader economic challenges, Netflix is reportedly seeing surging adoption of its ad-supported...

READ MORE >
Is Rent the Runway Struggling or Strategically Recalibrating? 
Is Rent the Runway Struggling or Strategically Recalibrating? 
January 11, 2024  |  Retail

Rent the Runway, a fashion rental company, has undergone adjustments, including a 10% reduction in its corporate workforce. However, the question arises: Is this indicative...

READ MORE >
High-Value Subscribers Turn to Auto-Fill Options for Their Shopping
High-Value Subscribers Turn to Auto-Fill Options for Their Shopping
January 10, 2024  |  Subscriptions

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...

READ MORE >
Cocktails by Subscription as Alcohol Brands Tap Recurring Payments
Cocktails by Subscription as Alcohol Brands Tap Recurring Payments
January 10, 2024  |  Subscriptions

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,...

READ MORE >
Coffee Subscriptions Can Yield Double-Digit Transaction Growth for QSRs
Coffee Subscriptions Can Yield Double-Digit Transaction Growth for QSRs
January 10, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As more coffee shop chains try out beverage subscriptions to boost traffic, new data suggests that these programs can drive significant increases in customer frequency....

READ MORE >