Subscriptions

Subscriptions
Retail Merchants Focus on Loyal Subscribers to Shore Up Sales
December 20, 2023

In the last two years, due to persistent inflation and consumers returning to normal life, retail product subscriptions have steadily decreased from pandemic boom times to reach levels equivalent to 2019. This sharp correction in demand is common across all retail categories. To combat cancellations,...

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High-Income Consumers Tap Pay-by-Bank Payments for Subscription Bills
December 19, 2023

Account-to-account (A2A) payments are catching on for subscriptions, especially among high-income consumers. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Media Platforms Race to Monetize Influencers’ Followings With Subscriptions
December 19, 2023

As businesses seek more effective ways to monetize the rise of the influencer economy, leading players are pushing options for creators to offer their followers subscriptions, capitalizing on their fan bases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Apple Adds Subscription Bundle Pricing for Developers as Competition Heats Up
December 18, 2023

As app developers look to drive subscription loyalty in the face of increasing competition, Apple is making it possible for players in the space to offer bundled subscription pricing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon and Walmart Put Subscribers on Their Wish List in 2023
December 15, 2023

The holidays are here, and Walmart and Amazon are looking for ways to boost their subscription numbers. To do that, Walmart has teamed up with Disney+ to offer streamers a $40 discount on Walmart+. Meanwhile, Amazon is said to be in the testing phase for...

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Most Consumers Retain Clothing Subscriptions, Data Shows
December 14, 2023

In the last year and a half, due to persistent inflation and consumers going back to normal life post-pandemic, retail product subscription levels have dropped to where they were in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumers Push Back on Auto-Refill Unless It’s Simple and Flexible
December 14, 2023

The auto-refill economy can turn retail subscriptions into essential mainstays of the household. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Blue Apron Expands Ready-Made Options as Meal Subscriptions Boost Convenience
December 12, 2023

As the growth of ready-to-go meal subscriptions outpaces that of traditional meal kits, Blue Apron is launching non-frozen prepared meals — part of an industry-wide trend toward more convenient options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Wrong Product Info and Ratings Drive Auto-Fill Subscription Cancellations
December 11, 2023

Consumers may choose to use auto-fill subscriptions, but they have little tolerance for company mistakes. 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 to our daily newsletter,...