Subscription Commerce news and trends

Spotify Brings Back Messaging Feature for Subscribers
Streaming // August 26, 2025

Spotify is launching a messaging feature for its free and premium subscribers. 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...

Rent the Runway Plans to Double Inventory to Retain Subscribers
Subscription Commerce // June 17, 2025

Rent the Runway reportedly expects greater selection and cost-effectiveness to help it keep the recent momentum it has gained in growing its base of active subscribers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty
Retail // June 06, 2025

Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

OpenAI Added 1 Million Paying Businesses Subscribers Since February
Artificial Intelligence // June 04, 2025

OpenAI reportedly added 1 million paying business subscribers since February. 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...

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Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. 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 […]

Walmart or Amazon? Millennials Will Take Both, Please

April 28, 2025
The consumer retail landscape is usually painted in broad strokes of green and blue: Walmart for weekly groceries, beverages and basic household items, Amazon for everything from clothing and housewares...

Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models

February 13, 2025
New models. New ads. New pricing tiers. The subscription economy has been active, to say the least, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealing TV screens have now surpassed mobile as...

Rent the Runway Takes Another Shot at Subscription Retail

December 09, 2024
After focusing on cost-cutting and margin improvement from 2020 to 2023, Rent the Runway is now back in “growth mode,” according to CEO Jennifer Hyman. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Klarna to Launch Global Subscription Membership Program

October 27, 2025
Klarna has unveiled a new global subscription membership program that includes two tiers offering cash back, travel perks, lifestyle rewards and other premium benefits. 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 […]

Spotify Brings Back Messaging Feature for Subscribers

August 26, 2025
Spotify is launching a messaging feature for its free and premium subscribers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Rent the Runway Plans to Double Inventory to Retain Subscribers

June 17, 2025
Rent the Runway reportedly expects greater selection and cost-effectiveness to help it keep the recent momentum it has gained in growing its base of active subscribers. Get the Full Story Complete...

OpenAI Added 1 Million Paying Businesses Subscribers Since February

June 04, 2025
OpenAI reportedly added 1 million paying business subscribers since February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...