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).

‘Great Unsubscribe’ Gains Momentum as Inflation Forces Consumers to Scale Back

‘Great Unsubscribe’ Gains Momentum as Inflation Forces Consumers to Scale Back
‘Great Unsubscribe’ Gains Momentum as Inflation Forces Consumers to Scale Back
August 04, 2022  |  Subscriptions

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Rocksbox on Keeping Subscriptions Fresh
Rocksbox on Keeping Subscriptions Fresh
August 04, 2022  |  Subscriptions

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Data Helps Jewelers Align Subscription Offers With Consumer Spending Behaviors
Data Helps Jewelers Align Subscription Offers With Consumer Spending Behaviors
August 03, 2022  |  Subscriptions

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Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: Who Can Deliver the Value Consumers Want and Need?
Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: Who Can Deliver the Value Consumers Want and Need?
July 29, 2022  |  Retail

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Instagram Unveils Exclusive Content for Subscribers
Instagram Unveils Exclusive Content for Subscribers
July 14, 2022  |  Social Commerce

Instagram on Thursday (July 14) announced the ability for creators with paid subscriptions to publish their feed post only to their subscribers, among other new...

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Costco CEO: Membership Fee, Hot Dog Prices Won’t Change
Costco CEO: Membership Fee, Hot Dog Prices Won’t Change
July 11, 2022  |  Retail

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek said Monday (July 11) that it’s “not the right time” for the bulk-discount retailer to consider price increases in membership fees...

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Study Finds Subscribers Pay Up for Convenience, Even With Inflation
Study Finds Subscribers Pay Up for Convenience, Even With Inflation
July 06, 2022  |  Subscriptions

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Amazon Follows Grocery Loyalty Trend, Extends Prime Benefits to Fresh
Amazon Follows Grocery Loyalty Trend, Extends Prime Benefits to Fresh
June 28, 2022  |  Subscriptions

As grocers look to secure consumers’ loyalty in the face of steep competition, many are leveraging membership and subscription offerings to build deeper relationships with...

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