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).

Snapchat Turns to Subscriptions, AI Features to Offset Declining ARPU
Snapchat Turns to Subscriptions, AI Features to Offset Declining ARPU
February 07, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As Snapchat struggles with declining revenue per user, the social media platform is looking to its burgeoning subscription offering, and its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities...

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BNPL Finds Traction in Unexpected Niches and Subscription Services 
BNPL Finds Traction in Unexpected Niches and Subscription Services 
January 29, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

People using buy now, pay later (BNPL) are favoring these options and incorporating them into their financial choices. This growing trend has led BNPL providers...

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Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
January 26, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As subscription merchants look to drive loyalty and combat churn, Monterey, California’s Switch Bakery is seeing its Bread Club build long-term relationships with customers by meeting their...

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Peacock Exceeded $1B Revenue in Q4 as Sports Drive Streaming Engagement 
Peacock Exceeded $1B Revenue in Q4 as Sports Drive Streaming Engagement 
January 25, 2024  |  Streaming

Peacock is seeing rapid growth, leveraging exclusive sports content to drive adoption in the face of stiff competition in the streaming space. The streaming platform’s...

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HP CEO Aims to Make Printing Subscription-Based — Will Consumers Bite?
HP CEO Aims to Make Printing Subscription-Based — Will Consumers Bite?
January 24, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As hardware and software companies alike look to drive recurring, reliable revenue, HP CEO Enrique Lores aims to make printing a subscription-based service. But it...

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BNPL Firm Klarna Unveils Subscription Service, Klarna Plus
BNPL Firm Klarna Unveils Subscription Service, Klarna Plus
January 24, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna is getting into the subscription commerce business. The Swedish FinTech on Wednesday announced the launch of Klarna Plus,...

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Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
January 24, 2024  |  eCommerce

Spotify will launch in-app shopping on iPhones in the European Union (EU) on March 7.  This new offering is enabled by the rollout of the EU’s Digital...

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Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
January 22, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As gaming consoles and game developers alike compete for consumers’ recurring spending, Fortnite parent company Epic Games is reportedly looking into launching its own subscription...

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Barsys CEO: Millennials, Gen Z Increasingly Buying Booze via Subscriptions
Barsys CEO: Millennials, Gen Z Increasingly Buying Booze via Subscriptions
January 17, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

As eCommerce channels come to account for a greater share of total beer, wine and spirits sales, the founder and CEO of Barsys predicts that...

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