Retail Subscriptions news and trends

FTC Publishes Final Rule on Subscription and Membership Programs
Regulation // October 16, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their subscriptions, memberships and other recurring payment programs as it was to sign up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

PagBrasil Debuts Updates for Subscription Platform PagStream
Retail // June 17, 2024

Brazilian payments FinTech PagBrasil has released an updated version of its subscription platform, PagStream. 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...

Recurly Adds New Dashboards to Subscription Management Platform
Subscriptions // April 17, 2024

Subscription management firm Recurly has added new dashboard reports to its platform. 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 completing this...

Discount Refill Subscribers Demand Flexibility
Subscriptions // March 26, 2024

Across retail subscribers, those who participate in discount refill programs are disproportionately likely to demand the option to switch it up when they need to, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Refund Features Keep Subscription Shoppers From Canceling

December 22, 2023
Understanding subscriber preferences is the lifeblood of subscription commerce — even more so in a digital economy. Subscription businesses that ignore this do so at their peril: Our research finds that 25% of retail subscribers who prefer to shop online at will for retail items would cancel their subscriptions if pause or skip features were […]

42% of Consumers With Retail Subscriptions Shop Less Often at Physical Stores

November 29, 2023
Retail subscriptions represent a key growth segment for online merchants. Not only do 4 in 10 millennials satisfy most or all their shopping needs via retail subscriptions, but sizeable shares...

Apple TV Subscriptions Surge Shows How Familiarity Can Breed Retail Subscriber Growth

September 08, 2023
Retail product subscriptions have become increasingly popular among consumers, offering convenience and personalized experiences. And as the subscription industry continues to grow, providers are expanding their offerings and subscription models...

Retail Subscribers Twice as Likely to Sign Up for Enjoyment Over Cost

September 06, 2023
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Quick Reads
FTC Publishes Final Rule on Subscription and Membership Programs

October 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their subscriptions, memberships and other recurring payment programs as it was to sign up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

PagBrasil Debuts Updates for Subscription Platform PagStream

June 17, 2024
Brazilian payments FinTech PagBrasil has released an updated version of its subscription platform, PagStream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Recurly Adds New Dashboards to Subscription Management Platform

April 17, 2024
Subscription management firm Recurly has added new dashboard reports to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Ordergroove Teams With commercetools to Promote Flexible Subscriptions

February 14, 2024
Subscription solution provider Ordergroove has launched a partnership with composable commerce firm commercetools.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...