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).
Disney+ Offers Members $40 Discount on Walmart+ as Streamers Tap Partnerships
Disney+ Offers Members $40 Discount on Walmart+ as Streamers Tap Partnerships
December 11, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With video streaming services increasingly turning to subscription partnerships to drive customer acquisition in the competitive category, Disney+ is offering its customers a Walmart deal....

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Spotify Seeks New CFO as Company ‘Enters a New Phase’
Spotify Seeks New CFO as Company ‘Enters a New Phase’
December 07, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has announced that it is seeking a new chief financial officer as the company “enters a new phase.” CFO Paul Vogel will leave Spotify on...

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Dating Subscriptions Begin to Threaten Users’ Loyalty as Apps Drive Monetization
Dating Subscriptions Begin to Threaten Users’ Loyalty as Apps Drive Monetization
December 07, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

As dating apps look to monetize more and more parts of the user experience, many young consumers are reportedly growing frustrated.   According to Bloomberg, many young...

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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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