Subscription Commerce news and trends

AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans
Artificial Intelligence // March 31, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has launched a mobile app, new features and a premium subscription plan beta test. Manus, which offers a general AI agent that went viral on X a few weeks ago, said in a Friday (March 28) post on X: “Three weeks ago we...

Dance Raises $13 Million to Grow Electric Mobility Subscription Services
Investments // March 12, 2025

Dance secured 12 million euros (about $13 million) in a funding round to grow its electric mobility subscription services in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. The company will use the new funding to further develop its hardware and software and expand its fleet of electric bikes...

FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial
Amazon // March 12, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says staffing cuts could delay its case against Amazon. As CNBC reported Wednesday (March 12), attorneys for the regulator have asked a judge to hold off on the start of a trial into whether Amazon had tricked customers into signing...

Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models
Subscription Commerce // 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 the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S. This milestone shows YouTube is no...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S. This milestone shows YouTube is no longer just a video platform — as Mohan noted: “YouTube […]

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. As 2024 winds down, Rent the...

Subscription Economy Veteran Sounds the Alarm on Hidden Cost of Churn

October 29, 2024
Subscription businesses live and die by customer loyalty — yet many don’t see the full price tag of customer churn until it’s too late. “Recurring revenue is a huge part...

39% of Millennials Say They’ve Used BNPL as a Payment Option in the Last Year

September 30, 2024
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as a compelling payment option, particularly among millennials. This shift presents an opportunity for subscription merchants to enhance their offerings, potentially increasing revenue...

Quick Reads
AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans

March 31, 2025
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has launched a mobile app, new features and a premium subscription plan beta test. Manus, which offers a general AI agent that went viral on X a few weeks ago, said in a Friday (March 28) post on X: “Three weeks ago we launched Manus in closed beta and we’ve been humbled by the […]

Dance Raises $13 Million to Grow Electric Mobility Subscription Services

March 12, 2025
Dance secured 12 million euros (about $13 million) in a funding round to grow its electric mobility subscription services in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. The company will use the new...

FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial

March 12, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says staffing cuts could delay its case against Amazon. As CNBC reported Wednesday (March 12), attorneys for the regulator have asked a judge to hold...

Google Makes AI Features Free to Workspace Subscribers

January 15, 2025
Google has phased out its $20 monthly fee for AI features on its Workspace products. The tech giant announced Wednesday (Jan. 15) that subscribers to its Workspace Business and Enterprise...