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Subscription Commerce Snapshot: Discounts are Out, Content and Community Are In

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Subscription commerce” was all the rage as companies like Stitch Fix and Blue Apron were riding their rocket ships to unicorn status. In fact, there’s strong evidence that subscriptions are still in a growth mode, albeit a slower one than previously. 3 Ways to Fix the Subscription Commerce Model.

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7 Ways Brands are Transforming Customers Into Members with Subscriptions

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Subscriptions originally emerged as a way of creating recurring revenue models for retailers and brands. Today, subscriptions are an entire economy — the next phase of which will be defined by transforming regular customers into loyal members. Hook Customers With An Introductory Offer: Convertible Subscriptions Model.

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Even Late to the Paid Membership Party, Target Believes it’s ‘Starting from a Position of Strength’

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Fighting Subscription Fatigue as Consumers Shed Memberships As Prime has proven for years, getting customers into a paid membership program can pay off in spades for retailers. In fact, just as more retailers are adding subscription offerings, consumers are shedding them. So the big question is — what happens next?

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Best Buy Expands Loyalty Initiatives with My Best Buy Memberships

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Best Buy is the latest retailer attempting to capitalize on the 61% of consumers who have up to four subscriptions. My Best Buy Memberships , which will launch nationwide on June 27, is a new suite of membership options designed to give consumers more flexibility based on their technology needs, budget and lifestyle.

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How to Build a Loyalty Program in the Subscriptions Industry

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Subscription-based products have grown in recent years, truly becoming (DTC) direct to consumers. Virtually every brand in every industry has some form of offer to turn your one-time purchases into a monthly subscription.  By making recurring purchases easier, subscription services have made shopping convenient again.

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How Your Brand Can Reward Holiday Shopping Procrastinators

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In light of well-publicized shipping delays and inventory shortages, they may find some empty shelves. Subscription boxes. Digital subscriptions. adults revealed that, while expectations around delivery and shipping are split, concern has begun to rise. But all is not lost for them and we’re here to tell you why.

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Walmart Adds Spotify to Membership Benefits, Expands Wellness Offerings

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For $12.95 /month or $98 /year, Walmart+ members already receive free grocery delivery from stores, free shipping with no order minimum, contactless checkout, member prices on prescriptions and fuel, early access to Black Friday deals and access to members-only Walmart.com events. in a blog post.