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Subscriptions aren’t just for streaming services. Groceries, clothes, pet supplies and even extra horsepower for Mercedes-Benz’ electric vehicles can now be bought for a monthly fee. David Mack, a freelance writer and reporter who recently wrote a New York Times opinion piece about the subscription economy, joined CBS News to discuss what this all means for consumers.
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