Subscription Commerce Readiness Report news and trends

Study Finds 30% of Subscribers Account for Nearly 80% of Subscription Merchant Revenue
Subscription Commerce // June 14, 2023

The retail subscriptions industry is losing momentum as economic pressures cause subscribers to shift behaviors and reevaluate their subscriptions. PYMNTS’ research identifies “loyalists” as a crucial subscriber group responsible for 79% of total revenue for retail subscription firms. These customers are discerning, expecting feature-rich and...

41% of Subscribers Will Cancel a Subscription If Free Shipping Isn’t Included
Subscriptions // April 21, 2023

Consumers across the board are cutting back on retail subscriptions and have been for some time. This trend is likely to continue, as about 17% of retail subscribers are either likely to cancel or are on the fence about canceling their subscriptions as soon as...

Cost Drives 56% of All Retail Subscription Cancellations
Subscription Commerce // April 18, 2023

Despite economic uncertainty, retail product subscriptions have proven resilient. February 2023 saw an 11% increase in retail product subscribers compared to September 2022, suggesting that the subscription market remains robust. For “Subscription Commerce Readiness Report: Bridging the Gap Between Subscription Conversion and Retention,” a PYMNTS...

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Consumers Consider Pet Supply Subscriptions as Essential as Household Items

July 20, 2023
Even as subscription rates falter overall, the robust offerings of pet supply subscriptions — plus the emotional attachment to beloved pets — have bolstered the segment’s margins. Time and again, consumers make clear that people plain love their pets. From only buying the best to ridesharing apps and customizable meals, “man’s best friend” oftentimes gets treated more like […]

41% of Subscribers Will Cancel a Subscription If Free Shipping Isn’t Included

April 21, 2023
Consumers across the board are cutting back on retail subscriptions and have been for some time. This trend is likely to continue, as about 17% of retail subscribers are either...