Subscription Industry news and trends

Study Finds 30% of Subscribers Account for Nearly 80% of Subscription Merchant Revenue
Subscription Commerce // June 14, 2023

The retail subscriptions industry is losing momentum as economic pressures cause subscribers to shift behaviors and reevaluate their subscriptions. PYMNTS’ research identifies “loyalists” as a crucial subscriber group responsible for 79% of total revenue for retail subscription firms. These customers are discerning, expecting feature-rich and...

Subscription Business Braces for the Unknowns of 2023
Subscription Commerce // January 02, 2023

It’s been a year of transitions for the subscription business, creating question marks for 2023. Invoking “the great unsubscribe” became commonplace in 2022 as inflation-beset consumers had to pick and choose between the subscriptions acquired during two years of COVID restrictions. Those were hard choices,...

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Apple TV Subscriptions Surge Shows How Familiarity Can Breed Retail Subscriber Growth

September 08, 2023
Retail product subscriptions have become increasingly popular among consumers, offering convenience and personalized experiences. And as the subscription industry continues to grow, providers are expanding their offerings and subscription models to cater to consumer preferences. According to PYMNTS Intelligence in the report “The Impact of Subscription Models on Consumer Choice,” consumers prioritize subscription experiences and […]

Subscription Business Braces for the Unknowns of 2023

January 02, 2023
It’s been a year of transitions for the subscription business, creating question marks for 2023. Invoking “the great unsubscribe” became commonplace in 2022 as inflation-beset consumers had to pick and...