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)

PagBrasil Debuts Updates for Subscription Platform PagStream
PagBrasil Debuts Updates for Subscription Platform PagStream
June 17, 2024  |  Retail

Brazilian payments FinTech PagBrasil has released an updated version of its subscription platform, PagStream. The subscription management solution gives local and international retailers that sell...

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Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
June 13, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify is facing an FTC complaint from music publishers and songwriters over royalties. As Bloomberg News reported, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) filed the complaint with the Federal Trade...

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Trustly Unveils AI-Powered Recurring Payments Solution in Europe
Trustly Unveils AI-Powered Recurring Payments Solution in Europe
June 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Trustly unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered recurring payments solution that is designed to streamline subscription payments. By automating these payments, the new Trustly Recurring Payments aims...

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Consumers Tap Dad’s Summer Grilling Excitement for Father’s Day Gifting
Consumers Tap Dad’s Summer Grilling Excitement for Father’s Day Gifting
June 11, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers seek Father’s Day gifting options more creative than yet another tie, some are buying their dads fancier cuts of meat as barbecue season...

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Spotify Reportedly Planning Higher-Priced Premium Subscription
Spotify Reportedly Planning Higher-Priced Premium Subscription
June 11, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Spotify is reportedly readying a new and higher-priced premium plan for its most devoted users. The new plan, set to be unveiled later this year,...

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Rent the Runway: Fashion Brands Can’t Grow on Digital Alone
Rent the Runway: Fashion Brands Can’t Grow on Digital Alone
June 06, 2024  |  Retail

As brands reckon with the reemergence of brick-and-mortar as a key priority for consumers, Rent the Runway said an eCommerce-only approach will no longer cut...

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Inspirato Looks to Country Club Model to Expand Luxury Travel Platform
Inspirato Looks to Country Club Model to Expand Luxury Travel Platform
June 06, 2024  |  Travel Payments

There are summer vacations. Then there are high-end summer vacations. And then there’s Inspirato. Bringing an innovative subscription and membership model to its affluent clientele,...

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Spotify Raises Prices for Second Time in 12 Months
Spotify Raises Prices for Second Time in 12 Months
June 03, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify is raising the prices of its premium plans in the United States, saying it aims to invest in its product features. Beginning immediately for...

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Walmart Extends InHome Delivery Service to 10 Million More Households
Walmart Extends InHome Delivery Service to 10 Million More Households
May 31, 2024  |  Delivery

Walmart is now offering an additional 10 million households the opportunity to have groceries and everyday essentials delivered to their doorstep, garage or kitchen. The...

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