PayPal and X challenge Apple, CFPB softens BNPL stance

Welcome to Subscriptions Weekly! Smarter subscriptions are here — and they’re built to help you get ahead. AI-driven engagement and global-ready payments reveal new ways to move faster, scale smarter,...

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How Scentbird turns fragrance into an unforgettable subscription experience

Fragrance isn’t just a product — it’s an experience, a personal statement, and a journey of discovery. And no one understands that better than Scentbird. What started as a...

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A quick guide to SaaS subscription management

With the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry set to hit about $1.1 trillion by 2032, one thing is clear: SaaS subscription models are here to stay. But as...

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How to measure customer retention

You can't fix churn if you don't measure it. Many subscription businesses focus on growth, but overlook that it costs five to 25 times more to acquire a customer...

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Google unveils AI Ultra, ESPN goes DTC, and ad-supported plans reign supreme

Big shifts continue across the subscription economy: Google introduces AI Ultra, a premium subscription plan for advanced AI tools. ESPN announces a standalone streaming service, marking a significant move away...

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The subscription business model: Why it’s the future of commerce

From food delivery to Microsoft Office to Webflow — it seems like there's a subscription service for everything these days. The data reflects this trend, as the subscription industry has...

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What’s next? Recapping our London event on smarter subscription experiences

Want to make your subscribers feel like heroes? That was the underlying question at Recurly and Adyen’s most recent event, Smarter subscriptions that elevate experiences, part of our

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Recurly earns 11 badges in G2 Spring 2025 reports: High performance, leadership, and fast implementation

It’s another season to celebrate here at Recurly! We’re proud to announce that we’ve earned 11 badges in G2’s Spring 2025 reports. These accolades aren’t just numbers on a scoreboard;...

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Understanding intelligent payment retries — and why they’re worth a try

Picture this: Your subscriber’s credit card payment fails. They receive a notice and attempt to fix it, but the process becomes unnecessarily difficult. Frustrated, they cancel the subscription altogether.  Or...

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Subscription management best practices for every type of business model

Without a clear pricing model and tech stack, businesses lose revenue through failed payments, weak retention, and churn that could have been prevented.  To build predictable recurring revenue, businesses...

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