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.

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FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers
FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers
August 26, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission took legal action against child and older adult care platform Care.com. The FTC alleged that Care deceived caregivers about the availability...

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Higher-Income Shoppers Twice as Likely to Look for Deals at Walmart+ Week Sale
Higher-Income Shoppers Twice as Likely to Look for Deals at Walmart+ Week Sale
August 26, 2024  |  Retail

As promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon, distinct consumer trends have emerged. A recent PYMNTS...

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Peloton Confronts Subscription Declines Amid Strategic Shifts
Peloton Confronts Subscription Declines Amid Strategic Shifts
August 22, 2024  |  Earnings

Despite a solid financial footing and promising strategic innovations, Peloton’s fourth-quarter results reported Thursday (Aug. 22) expose a troubling reality: a dramatic plunge in subscription numbers....

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Amazon Adds Annual Plan to Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
Amazon Adds Annual Plan to Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
August 22, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon has expanded its grocery delivery subscription service by adding an annual plan for Prime members and extending its discounted subscription to all Prime Access...

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Walmart+ Courts Fast-Food Diners With Burger King Partnership
Walmart+ Courts Fast-Food Diners With Burger King Partnership
August 22, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has teamed with Burger King in its latest effort to boost its subscription program. The retail giant and the fast food chain have begun offering what they...

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Stan Chooses Stripe to Power Online Payments and Subscription Billing
Stan Chooses Stripe to Power Online Payments and Subscription Billing
August 21, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Australian streaming service Stan has chosen financial infrastructure platform Stripe to power its online payments and subscription billing. Stan has partnered with Stripe to help...

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75% of Shoppers Hit Prime Day, Walmart+ Sales Looking for Deals
75% of Shoppers Hit Prime Day, Walmart+ Sales Looking for Deals
August 21, 2024  |  BNPL

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, “BNPL Fuels Essential Spending Surge on Amazon Prime Day, Walmart+ Week,” compares data from this year’s Amazon Prime Day and...

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GM Streamlines Software and Services Unit, Lays Off 1,000
GM Streamlines Software and Services Unit, Lays Off 1,000
August 19, 2024  |  Personnel

General Motors laid off over 1,000 salaried employees in Software and Services, its division focused on infotainment, OnStar, subscriptions and other emerging features. The employees...

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Adyen Sees POS Volumes Surge 32% and Growing Omnichannel Demand
Adyen Sees POS Volumes Surge 32% and Growing Omnichannel Demand
August 15, 2024  |  Earnings

Adyen posted first-half results that showed continued momentum in omnichannel commerce, particularly among clients expanding globally into new regions, and where platforms and localized payment...

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