Growth of ‘subscription economy’ steadies as the cost of living impacts consumer spending

The third annual report on sign-up products and services by Barclaycard Payments reveals how the subscription economy has evolved as the cost of living...

NatWest Group first UK bank to sign agreements with payment providers to offer new...

NatWest Group has signed agreements with three payment providers – TrueLayer, GoCardless and Crezco – to offer Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) as a new...

Smart subscribers turn to sign-up products and services to help with cost-of-living

New data from Barclaycard Payments on the ‘subscription economy’ sheds light on how demand for sign-up products and services is evolving following growth during...

French Connection becomes the first major brand in the UK to offer rental for...

Global retailer French Connection has become the first major fashion brand to launch an on-demand rental service for latest-season stock in the UK. French...

Student Beans launches new tech to connect brands with 5 million potential customers

Student Beans, the student loyalty network, today announces a new brand in its audience verification technology: Beans iD. The newly-launched tech will enable brands to...

Hobbycraft launches ‘Cut & Create’ subscription service to help customers embrace digital crafting

Hobbycraft has launched its new Cut & Create subscription service to help digital crafters get the most out of their machines. The subscription will be...

Pret subscription model: The future of business or a disaster waiting to happen?

Subscription models are at first glance nothing new, with streaming services having adopted this strategy since their inception. However, this model has adapted and...

Harnessing the huge marketing potential of subscription services

Subscription services really took off in 2020 thanks to a combination of lockdown driving online shopping, consumers’ desire to save money, and the innate...

Unpacking subscriptions: The gift that keeps on giving all year round

As humans, we rely on anticipatory pleasures to stay happy. We make weekend dinner reservations on Monday, knowing the thought of enjoying a favourite...

BNPL Usage Trends in UK: Gen Z Embraces Trend, Fashion Leads Spending, and Luxury...

PayPal’s E-Commerce Index¹ explores Brits’ relationship with Buy Now, Pay Later payment methods in mid-2022; including where and when UK consumers are using the...