Subscription Features 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...

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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Retail Subscribers Twice as Likely to Sign Up for Enjoyment Over Cost

September 06, 2023
The most lucrative retail subscription customers are discerning consumers who fall into two groups: multi-model subscribers with a balanced portfolio of different subscription types and VIP subscribers attracted to special membership tiers. Subscribers in these groups represent the greatest lifetime value (LTV), on average, among the various subscriber groups we identified. PYMNTS’ latest data reveals […]