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)

Rise of CPG Subscriptions Eats Into Walmart’s Grocery Share
Rise of CPG Subscriptions Eats Into Walmart’s Grocery Share
May 13, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Increasingly, when consumers go to the grocery store, it is just to buy food, such that leading grocery retailers are losing share of center-aisle products to eCommerce...

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Duolingo Credits GenAI for 54% Leap in Paid Subscribers
Duolingo Credits GenAI for 54% Leap in Paid Subscribers
May 10, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Duolingo reportedly credits generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for the 54% leap in paid subscribers it recorded in the first quarter. “What we’re seeing is that people are...

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Private Equity Firms Considering Buyout of Peloton
Private Equity Firms Considering Buyout of Peloton
May 07, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Private equity firms have reportedly been considering a buyout of Peloton. At least one firm has talked with Peloton about going private, and a number...

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Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness
Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness
May 03, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the wake of Peloton’s restructuring efforts that come amid a decline in user engagement and a shrinking user base, the connected fitness industry finds itself at a critical juncture. While Peloton’s...

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EdTech Earnings Bring Online Learning Platforms’ AI Struggles to Forefront
EdTech Earnings Bring Online Learning Platforms’ AI Struggles to Forefront
May 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The online education sector continues to experience exponential growth, driven by technological advancements and the increasing demand for flexible learning options. However, the rapid rise...

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Anthropic Expands Enterprise Offering With Claude Chatbot on iPhone
Anthropic Expands Enterprise Offering With Claude Chatbot on iPhone
May 01, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic is launching its first smartphone app and a new enterprise subscription plan to expand the reach of its Claude chatbot....

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Peacock’s Price Hike Hints at Delicate Balancing Act for Streaming Platforms  
Peacock’s Price Hike Hints at Delicate Balancing Act for Streaming Platforms  
May 01, 2024  |  Streaming

Peacock, the streaming service owned by Comcast’s NBCUniversal, continues to demonstrate strong appeal, with management revealing during a Thursday (April 25) Q1 earnings call that it added 3...

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Inflation and Pinched Consumer Wallets Dominate Q1 Earnings
Inflation and Pinched Consumer Wallets Dominate Q1 Earnings
May 01, 2024  |  Earnings

If there’s a theme for retailers this earnings season, and especially for dining, it might be crystallized in the comments this week from McDonald’s CEO...

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Spotify Dubs 2024 ‘Year of Monetization’ as Subscribers Surge 14% in Q1
Spotify Dubs 2024 ‘Year of Monetization’ as Subscribers Surge 14% in Q1
April 23, 2024  |  Earnings

Spotify is tuned in to upbeat earnings outcomes, marking a robust beginning to its designated “year of monetization” after a standout performance in 2023 characterized...

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