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Amazon Prime Subscriber Files Lawsuit Over Ads on Prime Video

Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A California-based Amazon Prime subscriber recently filed a class action lawsuit against the company over its implementation of advertisements on Prime Video.

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New York Times Tops 10 Million Subscribers as Revenue Soars

Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

million subscribers, including 9.7 million who subscribe only to digital content. The New York Times closed 2023 with 10.36 This information was shared with investors in the company's year-end review.

Pret refunds subscribers after crackdown on free coffee backfires

Retail Gazette

APRIL 11, 2024

Pret A Manger has been forced to refund some of its subscribers after a crackdown on membership sharing left many unable to use its app. However, some subscribers have reported of technical issues with the app leaving them unable to claim their free drinks, The Telegraph reported. It is giving me rage.”.

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Three Types of Promotions Merchants Can Use To Attract Subscribers

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

But which promotions should you use to attract subscribers? Not only do they drive subscriber acquisition, they can also mitigate subscriber churn and boost average order value. Enrollment Incentives to Convert Customers into Subscribers. Subscribe More, Save More to Increase Share of Customer Wallet.

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Disney+ Pilots Selling shopDisney Merchandise to U.S. Subscribers

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

subscribers via a pilot program timed for the busy shopping holiday season. Subscribers can visit shopDisney.com/DisneyPlusSpecialAccess or scan QR codes on the Shop tab within the details pages of select movies, series and shorts. Disney+ primary profiles that have been verified as subscribers 18 years of age and older.

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Pret A Manger’s crackdown on free coffee sparks subscriber threats to leave

Retail Gazette

APRIL 10, 2024

Pret A Manger’s subscribers are encountering difficulties claiming their free coffees due to issues with the chain’s app. However, a recent crackdown was implemented to prevent subscribers from sharing free drinks with others. Live QR codes are now available to all subscribers exclusively via the Pret App.

Rent the Runway Cuts Losses in FY22, Tops 141,000 Active Subscribers

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Rent the Runway also boosted its average active subscribers to 128,586 for the fiscal year, a 38% YoY increase from 93,371 at the end of FY21. For FY23, Rent the Runway is projecting active subscriber growth of more than 25% , revenue ranging from $230 to $330 million and a YoY reduction in cash consumption of almost 50%.

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Pret A Manger founder says app chaos is letting subscribers down

Retail Gazette

APRIL 16, 2024

This was partly due to the ease with which subscribers have shared their memberships with friends and family. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Another industry insider with knowledge of Pret’s thinking told the title: “The management of this has been chaotic.

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Peloton Ends Free App Access Amidst Subscriber Struggles

Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Peloton has ended its unlimited free app membership, less than a year after its introduction.

Netflix loses 200K subscribers

Retail Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Netflix is attributing its pullout from Russia for its loss of 200,000 subscribers in the last quarter, the first time the company has seen a net subscriber loss in a decade. Reed Hastings, Netflix co-chief executive, said the company plans to crack down on account sharing. We’re working on how to monetize sharing,” he said.

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Netflix says subscriber growth will slow

Retail Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

million new subscribers in the fourth quarter to bring its worldwide total to 222 million. Netflix added 8.3 The video subscription service does not expect its sales trajectory to continue at the same pace in 2022. Netflix recently increased the monthly fees it charges for its basic and standard subscription plans.

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NIQ data now available to RangeMe subscribers

Mass Relators

MARCH 26, 2024

SOLON, Ohio and CHICAGO – RangeMe Premium and Pro subscribers now have free access to category-level insights from NIQ’s Extended All-Outlet Combined (xAOC) multichannel market data through a new offering aimed at leveling the playing field for emerging brands. NIQ’s xAOC multichannel market data provides an expansive view of U.S.

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Evolving Broadband Networks with Cisco Subscriber Edge

Cisco Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

This is Part III of a three-blog series on solutions to overcome challenges associated with bridging the digital divide. In part I of this series , we discussed traditional broadband network a… Read more on Cisco Blogs

Bridging the Digital Divide with Subscriber Edge

Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This is Part I of a three-blog series on solutions to overcome challenges associated with bridging the digital divide. Bridging the digital divide has been a longstanding top priority for c… Read more on Cisco Blogs

Survey: 11% of Americans Subscribed to Walmart+ in its First Two Weeks

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Walmart+ loyalty program has clearly made a major splash: 11% of Americans subscribed within two weeks of its launch, according to a survey by Piplsay. This puts Walmart at more than 30 million subscribers — well below the 150 million Prime members confirmed by Amazon in Q4 2019, but undeniably massive growth in a very short time.

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Turning Your Audience into SMS Subscribers

Independent Retailer

MARCH 15, 2022

In order to reap the benefits of SMS marketing, retailers need to capture their audience’s information and build a subscriber list. Here are three tips for capturing your audience data and gaining more engaged subscribers: Leverage Simple-to-Use Tools. How exactly can businesses get their customers interested?

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Rent the Runway touts subscriber growth but faces challenges

Retail Dive

JUNE 9, 2023

active subscriber growth in a Q1 earnings call, but cautioned a slowdown next quarter. Leaders pointed to 7.6%

GNC Amps Up Subscriber Convenience with Voice-Enabled Reorders on Alexa

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Health and wellness brand GNC is looking to make reordering a breeze with the launch of hands-free, voice-activated ordering via Amazon Alexa voice-enabled devices. Users will be able to link their GNC accounts during the GNC Skill setup on their Amazon device or in the Amazon Alexa app on mobile devices.

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Stitch Fix needs to build its non-subscriber base

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Stitch Fix has opened up its site to allow non-subscribers to buy clothing and shoes. The company’s Freestyle direct purchase option will take time to build, according to CEO Elizabeth Spaulding. “We We are going to be launching many new features, more brands and personalized stores,” she said. “We

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Walmart+ to Offer Subscribers Early Access to Deals

VMS

OCTOBER 19, 2021

will offer subscribers to its new Walmart+ service the opportunity to be first in line for Black Friday deals, reports CNBC. The post Walmart+ to Offer Subscribers Early Access to Deals appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. With supply chain concerns top of mind for holiday shoppers, Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.)

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Walmart+ attracts subscribers from up and down the economic ladder

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Walmart believes that the value of its Walmart+ subscription is compelling enough to attract larger numbers to the service, even those participating in federal assistance programs. The retailer says that around 25 percent of its current members receive food assistance from the government.

Walmart+ subscribers to get early access to Black Friday deals

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Walmart is bringing back its “Black Friday Deals for Days” for the month of November. Members of the chain’s Walmart+ subscription program will get a four hours head start on the deals online.

Walmart Self-Checkout Experiment Sparks Controversy

Retail Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Walmart self-checkout lanes are possibly being reserved for select customers like Walmart+ subscribers and delivery drivers as part of an experimental phase where different methods are being tested.

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Kogan’s gross sales decline, profit up amid shift to light-capital business

Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2024

In addition, the company noted its Kogan First loyalty program subscriber base rose 15.3 per cent to 466,000 while subscribers to its New Zealand loyalty program Mighty Ape Primate climbed 50 per cent to 24,000.

Smart subscribers turn to sign-up products and services to help with cost-of-living

365 Retail

AUGUST 3, 2022

The post Smart subscribers turn to sign-up products and services to help with cost-of-living appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail Technology News. Research was conducted between 1 – 8 June 2022.

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Meaty, hypoallergenic wet food options for tails.com subscribers

Retail Times

AUGUST 17, 2021

tails.com, the nutritionally-tailored pet food service, has launched a new Premium Wet Food range, offering each and every dog a curated mix of wet food to complete their tails.com feeding plan, with new hypoallergenic and puppy-friendly recipes.

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5 Tips for Maintaining Subscription Momentum

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Given the nature of diapers, and the long-term economics of a subscriber versus a la carte shopper, we offer a 15% discount on a diaper subscription and make it the default selection on our website. ”. We recently launched the duo as a bundle, and we’ve had a lot of customers who immediately subscribed to the duo.”.

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Six must-have email marketing flows to elevate your customer journey

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Welcome series Create a great first impression by greeting new subscribers and introducing your brand. Browse abandonment Remind subscribers about products that caught their attention while browsing. Abandoned cart reminder Boost revenue by reminding subscribers about products they didn’t finish purchasing.

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Kogan’s revenue falls, profit rises amid transition to capital-light business

Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2024

“As of today, Kogan Travel now offers the best value domestic and international hotel stays and packages with exclusive pricing for Kogan First subscribers. “Our team is committed to delivering remarkable value to millions of customers and help them combat the cost-of-living, so they can live their best lives.”

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Despite Subscription Declines, Rent the Runway Plans to Go Public

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Rent the Runway — which allows users to rent, subscribe and buy designer apparel and accessories — plans to list on the NASDAQ under the ticker “RENT.”. Rent the Runway experienced steep drops in its subscriber base as consumers opted not to refresh their wardrobes. “We Today, Rent the Runway has emerged stronger.”. million from $256.9

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Ted Baker to close stores and cut 145 jobs as it appoints administrators

Retail Gazette

APRIL 8, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter Ted Baker is to close 11 of its UK stores as it appoints administrators, with 145 job set to be lost at the retailer. More to follow.

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ATS Fashion

Currys shareholder calls for sale of mobile phone business

Retail Gazette

APRIL 7, 2024

subscribers. Last month, both US investor Elliott and Chinese retail giant JD.com walked away from takeover talks with Currys. Hambro, the eighth biggest shareholder in Currys, was among shareholders that urged the firm to hold out for at least £1bn from a prospective sale. It now has more than 1.5m

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WHSmith rolls out Toys R Us concessions to more stores

Retail Gazette

APRIL 25, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning The concessions stock a wide range of popular toy brands including Barbie, Fisher Price, Lego, Marvel, and Peppa Pig.

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Carpetright unable to trade after cyber attack

Retail Gazette

APRIL 23, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning One employee told the publication the retailer’s bosses were hoping to resume trading by Wednesday (24 April).

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Shopping ATS

Waterstones hires Farfetch finance exec as new CFO

Retail Gazette

APRIL 18, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Her departure follows reports that the etailer was laying off between 25% to 30% of its workforce after it was acquired by South Korean ecommerce giant Coupang in a pre-pack administration deal.

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Finance Fashion Promotions

Dr Martens faces potential foreign takeover

Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning An anonymous hedge fund investor told This is Money : “We met with management and there’s something in the offing.”

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Advertising Fashion Promotions Management

Poundland scraps nine former Wilko stores months after reopening

Retail Gazette

APRIL 24, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning However, the number of Poundland’s former Wilko sites has now dropped to just 55, after recent store closures in areas including Alfreton, Bishop’s Stortford and Ealing.

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John Lewis to reveal job interview questions online to find ‘the best talent’

Retail Gazette

APRIL 24, 2024

” Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Jobseekers at John Lewis can visit a dedicated website to see what their interviews will involve, with questions for all seniority and skill levels made available.

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Department Stores ATS Fashion

Tesco boss Ken Murphy to pocket £10m in pay

Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Murphy’s record pay deal comes at a time when the price of groceries has risen sharply and many families are still struggling to afford to put food on the table amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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Wholesale Carriers Benefit from the Cisco/Qwilt Solution

Cisco Retail

MAY 10, 2022

Cisco’s Edge Cloud for Content Delivery solution is a global solution that leverages the communication service provider (CSP) edge to bring content closer to users, thereby reducing latency to improve the quality of streaming experiences to subscribers. The CSPs’ advanced traffic management can further enhance streaming quality.

Wholesale

Wholesale Accounting Management

Ebay joins Depop in ditching fashion selling fees

Retail Gazette

APRIL 8, 2024

Ebay said the move was prompted by its consumer research that found only 25% of shoppers sell their unwanted clothes, despite 92% of adults saying they have over one items of clothing they haven’t worn in the last 12 months.

Fashion

Fashion Management Consumer

Asda co-owners knew IT switch would spark payroll errors

Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning It was reported last month that nearly 10,000 Asda workers had received incorrect payslips due to the IT glitch, with one employee claiming that two weeks’ worth of wages had been removed from their payslip.

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TikTok Shop teams up with resellers to launch preloved luxury category

Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning TikTok Shop UK head of operations Jan Wilk said: “This announcement is an exciting first step in the world of preowned fashion for TikTok Shop.

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Shopping Fashion

WHSmith ‘in its strongest ever position’ thanks to soaring travel sales

Retail Gazette

APRIL 25, 2024

” Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning WHSmith said that it expects to open a total of 110 stores this financial year, with a new store pipeline of over 80 stores yet to open in its travel division, including more than 50 in North America.

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Amazon Prime Subscriber Files Lawsuit Over Ads on Prime Video

New York Times Tops 10 Million Subscribers as Revenue Soars

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Pret refunds subscribers after crackdown on free coffee backfires

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Disney+ Pilots Selling shopDisney Merchandise to U.S. Subscribers

Pret A Manger’s crackdown on free coffee sparks subscriber threats to leave

Rent the Runway Cuts Losses in FY22, Tops 141,000 Active Subscribers

Pret A Manger founder says app chaos is letting subscribers down

Peloton Ends Free App Access Amidst Subscriber Struggles

Netflix loses 200K subscribers

Netflix says subscriber growth will slow

NIQ data now available to RangeMe subscribers

Evolving Broadband Networks with Cisco Subscriber Edge

Bridging the Digital Divide with Subscriber Edge

Survey: 11% of Americans Subscribed to Walmart+ in its First Two Weeks

Turning Your Audience into SMS Subscribers

Rent the Runway touts subscriber growth but faces challenges

GNC Amps Up Subscriber Convenience with Voice-Enabled Reorders on Alexa

Stitch Fix needs to build its non-subscriber base

Walmart+ to Offer Subscribers Early Access to Deals

Walmart+ attracts subscribers from up and down the economic ladder

Walmart+ subscribers to get early access to Black Friday deals

Walmart Self-Checkout Experiment Sparks Controversy

Kogan’s gross sales decline, profit up amid shift to light-capital business

Smart subscribers turn to sign-up products and services to help with cost-of-living

Meaty, hypoallergenic wet food options for tails.com subscribers

5 Tips for Maintaining Subscription Momentum

Six must-have email marketing flows to elevate your customer journey

Kogan’s revenue falls, profit rises amid transition to capital-light business

Despite Subscription Declines, Rent the Runway Plans to Go Public

Ted Baker to close stores and cut 145 jobs as it appoints administrators

Currys shareholder calls for sale of mobile phone business

WHSmith rolls out Toys R Us concessions to more stores

Carpetright unable to trade after cyber attack

Waterstones hires Farfetch finance exec as new CFO

Dr Martens faces potential foreign takeover

Poundland scraps nine former Wilko stores months after reopening

John Lewis to reveal job interview questions online to find ‘the best talent’

Tesco boss Ken Murphy to pocket £10m in pay

Wholesale Carriers Benefit from the Cisco/Qwilt Solution

Ebay joins Depop in ditching fashion selling fees

Asda co-owners knew IT switch would spark payroll errors

TikTok Shop teams up with resellers to launch preloved luxury category

WHSmith ‘in its strongest ever position’ thanks to soaring travel sales

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