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‘Click-to-cancel’ rule to make canceling subscriptions easier blocked by court

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FTC’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule would make it easier to end subscriptions

A proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission aims to let consumers easily cancel unwanted subscriptions. It would require getting out of those plans to be as easy as it was getting in. But many businesses argue the move is…

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Economy Oct 16

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FTC adopts ‘click-to-cancel’ rule making it easier to get rid of unwanted subscriptions

The rule will prohibit retailers and other businesses from misleading people about subscriptions and require them to obtain consumers’ consent before charging for memberships, auto-renewals and programs linked to free trial offers.

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Economy Feb 21

Restaurants experiment with subscription models to keep revenue flowing

Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang’s as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits.

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