November 09, 2023
BNPL Availability Doubles Among Subscription Commerce Providers

As consumers turn to buy now, pay later (BNPL) to be able to afford purchases that would otherwise be outside their budgets, subscription merchants are catching on, increasingly offering the...

November 09, 2023
Krispy Kreme Drives Gen Z Adoption With eCommerce, Social Media

With Generation Z disproportionately relying on online platforms to pick where they order food, Krispy Kreme is investing in digital to grow penetration with young consumers. The sweet treats brand,...

November 09, 2023
BarkBox Says Financial Pressures Hurt D2C Subscription Acquisition, Not Retention

Bark is seeing consumers’ budget pressures take a toll on new subscribers, but those who are already enrolled continue to subscribe despite these challenges. The company, which is behind the...

November 09, 2023
Amazon Opens Grocery Delivery Program to Non-Prime Customers

Amazon is expanding its grocery delivery/pickup program to include shoppers who aren’t Prime subscribers. The retail giant is making grocery delivery and free pickup available to all customers in any...

November 08, 2023
Instacart Drives 25% Increase in Loyalty Member Purchases With Rewards

Instacart is integrating with merchants’ loyalty programs to outcompete rival aggregators on deals and discounts.   The San Francisco-based grocery aggregator shared in a letter to shareholders Wednesday (Nov. 8), accompanying its first...

November 08, 2023
Many Consumers Aren’t Using Store Card Benefits

Store cards, also known as retail cards or private-label cards, are credit cards issued by specific retailers or stores. These cards are designed to be used exclusively at the issuing...

November 08, 2023
Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans

Senior-focused financial platform Charlie has introduced a suite of fraud protection tools for older Americans. The company’s FraudShield offering, announced in a news release Wednesday (Nov. 8), uses data about 62-and-older consumers’ static...

November 08, 2023
New Bumble CEO Wants to Personalize Subscriptions to Reach Gen...

In an effort to get Generation Z consumers paying for its dating app, Bumble is rolling out subscription plans that are shorter-term and more personalized. On a call with analysts...

November 08, 2023
ChannelEngine Integrates ShipStation Platform for eCommerce Merchants

Shipping software firm ShipStation is integrating its shipping platform into the ChannelEngine marketplace.   The partnership aims to support international growth and help merchants sell more on eCommerce platforms, the companies said...