Subscription models are top of European consumer shopping lists this Christmas
As Europeans head to the shops this Christmas, they do so with a little bit more disposable income than in previous years following five years of economic turmoil, according to new analysis. For many European countries, this year will be the first Christmas in years without high inflation or a global pandemic, though the residual impact […]
Majority of US shoppers can’t afford their myriad subscriptions
66% of US shoppers can’t afford all of the subscriptions they would like, according to research from Bango that delves into American shoppers’ habits and attitudes towards subscription services. Surveying 3,000 Americans with a retail subscription, the research follows the launch of Target’s new membership program – Target Circle 360 — a membership subscription designed to enhance […]
What comes next for retail? How the sector can use customer-centric business models to bounce back and ensure long-term success
By John Phillips, General Manager, EMEA at Zuora Retailing has long been one of the largest sectors in the UK economy. Pre-pandemic, the industry consisted of 306,000 shops – employing 2.9 million people – and boasted an annual sales volume of £394 billion. However, there’s no doubt that the last year has brought significant challenges […]
Surviving post-pandemic retail challenges with subscription models
By John Phillips, General Manager, EMEA at Zuora Whilst many organisations are feeling the economic effects of the global pandemic, subscription-based businesses are proving to be resilient. In fact, a recent report found that more than half of subscription businesses have not been impacted by the pandemic, while one quarter are actually seeing subscriber acquisition […]
