Amazon Launches Subscription Service Marketplace

Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that it has launched a self-service marketplace for digital subscription businesses. Digital subscriptions currently available on the Amazon site include lifestyle, news, and streaming content services like SlingTV, eMeals and LegalZoom. The Subscribe with Amazon program also allows users to take advantage of Prime member discounts. Amazon shares are up 21% for the year so far while the S&P 500 index is up 6% for the period.