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).

Book Subscriptions Turn The Next Digital Page
Book Subscriptions Turn The Next Digital Page
October 04, 2018  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers are turning to subscriptions as a way to complement their in-store selections. For example, Walmart unveiled a new eBook offering in August dubbed Walmart...

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Fitness-As-A-Service For Business Travelers, Subscription Style
Fitness-As-A-Service For Business Travelers, Subscription Style
September 28, 2018  |  Retail

Gyms traditionally work on the membership model, requiring monthly or annual commitments from people who work or live near their facilities. But subscription services are...

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Deep Dive: A Subscription Prescription For Medical Efficiency
Deep Dive: A Subscription Prescription For Medical Efficiency
September 27, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

Medical patients often feel neglected by physicians, but 80 percent of the latter feel overwhelmed by their caseloads. Subscription medicine could be the right treatment,...

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Today In Data: FinTech’s Big Year, Halfway Through
Today In Data: FinTech’s Big Year, Halfway Through
September 26, 2018  |  Today In Data

The year 2018 has been a been a big year for FinTechs, as investor interest has been strong, and consumers have apparently been interested in upgrading...

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For SiriusXM, Pandora Or Pandora’s Box?
For SiriusXM, Pandora Or Pandora’s Box?
September 25, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

It’s been said that you never set foot in the same river twice. Or stream, for that matter – and let’s extend that to “streaming...

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Sinemia Gets Its MoviePass On By Offering Unlimited Subscription Service
Sinemia Gets Its MoviePass On By Offering Unlimited Subscription Service
September 17, 2018  |  Subscriptions

Sinemia, the global technology company, announced on Monday (Sept. 17) that it has launched a movie ticket subscription in the U.S. in which subscribers can...

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Taking On The Last Mile Of Prepared Food With Local Retail Partners
Taking On The Last Mile Of Prepared Food With Local Retail Partners
September 17, 2018  |  Retail

Prepared food vendors are honing in on a sizable portion of U.S. consumers: They are turning their attention to food tribes, or the 35 to...

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Growing A Meal Kit Service With A Distributed Farming Network
Growing A Meal Kit Service With A Distributed Farming Network
September 13, 2018  |  Retail

As a backyard gardener and entrepreneur, Yogesh Sharma was struck by a thought: Why is more food not grown locally? After moving to Austin, Texas, Sharma...

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Amazon Book Boxes For Kids Ready For Prime Time
Amazon Book Boxes For Kids Ready For Prime Time
August 29, 2018  |  Amazon

Another day, another Prime perk. This time it’s for kids. Granted, it will not be a free perk like many of the other consumer boons...

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