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).
Dating Apps Test Higher-Priced Tiers to Find Love Amid Decline in Paying Users
Dating Apps Test Higher-Priced Tiers to Find Love Amid Decline in Paying Users
August 29, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

In a bid to increase revenue and cater to more intentional daters, dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr are testing the waters with higher-priced subscription tiers, with...

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Pret to Expand Coffee Subscription Service to US and France
Pret to Expand Coffee Subscription Service to US and France
August 24, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger is set to expand its monthly coffee subscription service to the United States and France, according to a...

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Netflix Continues to Gain Subscribers After Password-Sharing Crackdown
Netflix Continues to Gain Subscribers After Password-Sharing Crackdown
August 23, 2023  |  Streaming

Netflix has reportedly continued to gain subscribers in the United States after beginning its crackdown on password sharing and introducing new subscription plans. The streaming...

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El Lopo’s Restaurant Membership Turns Casual Customers into Regulars 
El Lopo’s Restaurant Membership Turns Casual Customers into Regulars 
August 23, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As restaurants look for ways to drive loyalty, San Francisco wine bar El Lopo is leveraging a membership model to reward its most loyal customers...

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Apple’s 1 Billion Subscribers Show Power of Ecosystems Driving Customer Loyalty
Apple’s 1 Billion Subscribers Show Power of Ecosystems Driving Customer Loyalty
August 16, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Retail subscription commerce has become increasingly popular, with more consumers asking for easier ways to seek out new content and services in a curated environment....

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Formerly TweetDeck, X Pro Now Requires Subscription
Formerly TweetDeck, X Pro Now Requires Subscription
August 16, 2023  |  Subscriptions

X Pro, the popular Twitter management tool, now requires a subscription as part of the X Premium service introduced by Elon Musk. The service, now...

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Netflix Launches Beta Test for Gaming on More Devices
Netflix Launches Beta Test for Gaming on More Devices
August 15, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test of games to a small number of members in Canada and the U.K. on select TVs. Within...

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Disney Subscriptions Price Hike Could Signal Shift to Higher-Value Customers
Disney Subscriptions Price Hike Could Signal Shift to Higher-Value Customers
August 13, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The House That Mickey Built may be following in Netflix’s footsteps when it comes to subscriptions. During the company’s Q3 2023 earnings presentation last week...

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Online Retailer Coupang Reports 10% Growth in Active Customers
Online Retailer Coupang Reports 10% Growth in Active Customers
August 09, 2023  |  Earnings

Coupang Inc., the South Korean online retailer known for its early and one-day delivery, posted its fourth consecutive quarterly profit, driven by efficiencies in logistics and...

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