Subscription Commerce

Subscription Commerce
How Subscriptions Are Changing Car Ownership
January 23, 2018

To say that the Great Recession changed consumer buying outlooks across a variety of categories is not a controversial statement so much as it is a truism. And, with the possible exception of housing, in no place is that change more evident than automotive sales....

Subscription Commerce
Why Free Trials Fail (And What To Do About It)
January 17, 2018

Acquiring customers in retail is challenging. Even more so when a merchant has adopted a subscription commerce business model. Unlike a regular retail purchase — which has little long-term risk to customers should they regret their purchases — buying a subscription-based product isn’t just about...

Subscription Commerce
A Record Club For A New Generation Of Vinyl Lovers
January 12, 2018

No subscription services are made alike — but the top performers do share some common traits. According to the latest Subscription Commerce Conversion Index, a Recurly collaboration, 100 percent of the top merchants all do three things, but miss on two others that could eliminate...

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NEW DATA: Subscription Commerce Top Performers
January 11, 2018

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Streaming Services Put Big Dent In Music Sales
January 05, 2018

Demand for music streaming services is surging as consumers turn away from purchasing albums or individual songs, Nielsen reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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MoviePass Surpasses 1 Million In Paid Subscribers
December 21, 2017

MoviePass, the movie theater subscription service operator, announced Wednesday (Dec. 20) that it has surpassed the 1 million mark in terms of paying subscribers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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ClassPass And The Battle Of The Bulge, Waged Digitally
December 11, 2017

From New Year’s Resolution to Action, thoughts of fitness are likely weighing on the minds (and waistlines) of us all. ClassPass seeks to provide a range of fitness options to subscribers in studios and now, in house.  In the latest Topic TBD, ClassPass chief product...

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MoviePass Launches $6.95 Monthly Plan
November 20, 2017

MoviePass is trying to lure more customers its way, offering a limited-time, one-year subscription plan that amounts to $7.50 a month or a flat fee of $89.95 for the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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What The Book Of The Month Club Can Teach Retailers About Taking On Amazon
November 06, 2017

Thousands of little brown boxes of books, delivered by the post office all over the U.S., are sent every day to book lovers, who eagerly await the chance to dive into their latest literary indulgence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...