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).

15% of Consumers Buy Online to Control Time Spent Shopping
15% of Consumers Buy Online to Control Time Spent Shopping
December 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online retail subscriptions have revolutionized the way consumers shop, providing convenience and personalized experiences that cater specifically to individual preferences and needs.  This shift in...

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Stitch Fix Tailors Its Style With Private Label Flair to Win Over Customers 
Stitch Fix Tailors Its Style With Private Label Flair to Win Over Customers 
December 06, 2023  |  Retail

As apparel subscription platform Stitch Fix strives to tailor its offerings for the best results, the company has discovered that private label brands may be...

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YouTube Steps Up ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Game Against Ad Blockers
YouTube Steps Up ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Game Against Ad Blockers
December 03, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

YouTube is reportedly increasing its efforts to keep ad blockers off of its site. The Google-owned video platform recently began a new policy of requiring...

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4 in 10 Millennials Rely Mainly on Retail Subscriptions for Everyday Shopping Needs
4 in 10 Millennials Rely Mainly on Retail Subscriptions for Everyday Shopping Needs
November 30, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Online stores are seeing a big boost from retail subscriptions as the convenience and tailored experiences offered by digital retail subscriptions lead to a drop...

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Auto-Fill Subscribers Likely to Cancel if Given Misleading Information
Auto-Fill Subscribers Likely to Cancel if Given Misleading Information
November 30, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Consumers who subscribe to scheduled delivery or auto-fill services are uniquely ready to cancel their memberships if they find that the crowd-sourced information they have...

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ChatGPT Mobile App Downloaded 110 Million Times in 6 Months 
ChatGPT Mobile App Downloaded 110 Million Times in 6 Months 
November 30, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Six months after ChatGPT became available in its first native mobile version, its mobile app has been downloaded more than 110 million times and generated...

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Peacock Pins Subscription Hopes on Instacart Partnership
Peacock Pins Subscription Hopes on Instacart Partnership
November 29, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Instacart is offering its Instacart+ members access to Peacock, a move that comes as subscription services increasingly tap partnerships across industries to expand their audiences....

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BNPL May Boost Subscription Loyalty, Help Merchants Avoid Discounts 
BNPL May Boost Subscription Loyalty, Help Merchants Avoid Discounts 
November 29, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

For retailers, the benefits of subscription models lie in building brand loyalty, as recurring purchases can lead to predictable top-line growth. To that end, and...

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BBC Launches Global Podcast Subscription Service as Streaming Transforms Broadcasting
BBC Launches Global Podcast Subscription Service as Streaming Transforms Broadcasting
November 28, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

As streaming changes how consumers get their audio content, the BBC is expanding its subscription offerings around the world. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the United...

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