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).

Italic’s Brandless Luxury eCommerce
Italic’s Brandless Luxury eCommerce
December 10, 2018  |  Retail

How does one build a brand that isn’t really a brand? It is a question that a new startup called Italic is tackling, as it...

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MoviePass Tries To Move Past The Past
MoviePass Tries To Move Past The Past
December 06, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, goes the saying. For MoviePass, might forgiveness be in the offing? The New York Times reported Thursday...

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Little Passports And Subscription Commerce: Continuity Is Key
Little Passports And Subscription Commerce: Continuity Is Key
November 29, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

Whether it’s monthly meals, movies or cars, consumer fatigue spares no subscription — as novelty fades, a cancel button is just a click away. Amy...

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NEW REPORT: Can Storytelling Curb Subscription Fatigue?
NEW REPORT: Can Storytelling Curb Subscription Fatigue?
November 28, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

The subscription market is rapidly changing, as legacy players and new companies compete for subscribers. However, while this growth is good news for many in...

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Online Fitness Experiences Where Signup Is The Light Lift Differentiator
Online Fitness Experiences Where Signup Is The Light Lift Differentiator
November 20, 2018  |  Retail

For fitness aficionados and those just looking to get in a workout, several online platforms have emerged to help them bring home the gym experience....

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Consumers Battle Subscription Friction As Fraud Scrutiny Tightens
Consumers Battle Subscription Friction As Fraud Scrutiny Tightens
November 19, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

Subscription commerce stands as one of the hotter parts of retail, with companies such as Lyft launching subscription plans and other firms expanding their existing...

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How Subscriptions Open A New Chapter For College Textbook Access
How Subscriptions Open A New Chapter For College Textbook Access
November 16, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

The search for inexpensive college textbooks can overwhelm students juggling tuition, food and housing costs. The prices that students must often pay at college bookstore...

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NEW DATA: Subscription Commerce’s New Rules Of Survival
NEW DATA: Subscription Commerce’s New Rules Of Survival
November 15, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

The subscription model is thriving, with more industries than ever implementing subscriptions as a way to entice new customers to try new products or services. However,...

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Blue Apron’s Struggle To Find Meal Kit’s Secret Sauce
Blue Apron’s Struggle To Find Meal Kit’s Secret Sauce
November 14, 2018  |  Earnings

Meal kit commerce is having a rough time in late 2018, at least judging by recent news from Blue Apron, which is laying off employees...

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