subscription commerce

The use of a recurring, usually monthly, payment business model so consumers and businesses can access products and services on a regular basis. The most popular subscription commerce businesses are streaming services (e.g. Spotify, Netflix), digital media (e.g. Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg), “box of the month” categories (e.g. StitchFix, Barkbox, FabFitFun). Businesses use the subscription commerce model to make access to valuable products more affordable by eliminating the need to make a one-time purchase, e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office, fraud and security software).

Misfits Market Founder On Rescued Produce As A Subscription
Misfits Market Founder On Rescued Produce As A Subscription
January 03, 2019  |  Retail

Nature inspires some food startup founders to discover untapped opportunities. Misfits Market, for instance, grew out of Founder Abhi Ramesh’s trip to an orchard in...

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2018: The Year Of The Subscription
2018: The Year Of The Subscription
January 02, 2019  |  Retail

It has been a year of subscription innovation, with businesses in many verticals – from food to transportation – providing consumers with products and services...

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MoviePass’ ‘Cancel Subscription’ Button Glitches For Users
MoviePass’ ‘Cancel Subscription’ Button Glitches For Users
December 21, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

Some customers of MoviePass, the company that charges a monthly fee to let users watch movies, have said they tried to cancel the service on...

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Five Features Merchants Are Using To Drive Subscription Conversions
Five Features Merchants Are Using To Drive Subscription Conversions
December 17, 2018  |  Retail

From fitness to car rentals, companies in all types of industries are turning to subscriptions, as the business model allows them to deliver products and...

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Stitch Fix Earnings: A Mixed Bag Amid App Efforts
Stitch Fix Earnings: A Mixed Bag Amid App Efforts
December 11, 2018  |  Retail

Amid expansion in its selection and growth of data sets from its Style Shuffle game, Stitch Fix reported first-quarter fiscal year 2019 earnings that beat...

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Italic’s Brandless Luxury eCommerce
Italic’s Brandless Luxury eCommerce
December 10, 2018  |  Retail

How does one build a brand that isn’t really a brand? It is a question that a new startup called Italic is tackling, as it...

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MoviePass Tries To Move Past The Past
MoviePass Tries To Move Past The Past
December 06, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, goes the saying. For MoviePass, might forgiveness be in the offing? The New York Times reported Thursday...

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Little Passports And Subscription Commerce: Continuity Is Key
Little Passports And Subscription Commerce: Continuity Is Key
November 29, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

Whether it’s monthly meals, movies or cars, consumer fatigue spares no subscription — as novelty fades, a cancel button is just a click away. Amy...

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NEW REPORT: Can Storytelling Curb Subscription Fatigue?
NEW REPORT: Can Storytelling Curb Subscription Fatigue?
November 28, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

The subscription market is rapidly changing, as legacy players and new companies compete for subscribers. However, while this growth is good news for many in...

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