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3 common challenges new subscription box entrepreneurs will face in their first year

As the industry continues to grow, those offering monthly boxes will run into a few challenges, particularly within the first year of business.
The subscription box industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in retail today. Not only are new and established brands breaking into this marketplace, but consumers are flocking to subscription offerings with more frequency than ever before - McKinsey & Company…

The benefits of word-of-mouth: How to get the word out about your subscription box company

Traditional marketing efforts can bring attention to your subscription box company, but there’s no substitute for grassroots, word-of-mouth recommendations within the consumer sector.
The numbers are in and they don't lie: Word-of-mouth marketing and more personal recommendations from family and friends really resonate with today's consumers. According to a flagship 2016 Nielsen study of 2,000 American shoppers, 82 percent noted that they seek…

3 signs you should open a brick-and-mortar operation to pair with your subscription box company

One question that many decision-makers ask themselves is whether or not they should support their subscription box service with a physical store location.
The subscription box market is seeing continued growth this year, including 4 percent growth in the first few months of 2018 compared with the previous year. Now, all types of brands are getting into this sector and a report from Hitwise…

4 questions to ask customers to personalize their subscription box

Better get to know your customers by asking the right questions to support personalization.
Subscription box services are exploding, with options available for customers seeking everything from fitness and beauty products to cleaning and food items. However, in order for these monthly deliveries to succeed and continually captivate consumers, offerings must be highly tailored and…

3 core values to consider when choosing a technology partner

Finding a tech vendor that can become a partner, and not just a provider, is key.
When it comes time for company decision-makers to select a technology partner, there are numerous considerations that should come into play. Because so much is riding on an enterprise's technological capabilities these days, choosing the provider that will support those systems…

How to curate subscription boxes for difficult clients

Addressing the needs of difficult clients can be a challenge, but the support of an advanced OMS can help.
Retailers and service providers are well aware of the expression "the customer is always right," and in the current, increasingly competitive subscription box industry, this couldn't be more correct. Consumers have an array of different choices available to them, so…

3 features customers want in subscription boxes

What do customers really want from their subscription box services?
It's not difficult to understand the current trend toward subscription boxes. For many subscribers, these deliveries can be akin to Christmas morning, with a feeling of excitement and fun that accompanies opening the box to see its contents.However, as Forbes…

3 untapped subscription box markets to target

With the popularity of subscription boxes rapidly growing, those entering the marketplace must find their niche.
For customers, subscription boxes can be a fun and exciting change from the usual, particularly when brands work to provide unique and different products within each box. However, according to market analysts, the subscription box market is quickly becoming very…

Top tips to advertise your subscription box company

Tapping into local influencers can be a powerful way to reach your target audience.
Subscription boxes are big business these days, providing a little surprise in the mail for customers and monthly, recurring revenue streams for the companies providing them. McKinsey researchers found that today's subscription box market has grown more than 100 percent since…

How to simplify ordering for customers

Every activity contributes to the overall customer experience and the level of engagement shoppers have with the brand and its offerings.
When customers convert and it comes time for them to provide the necessary details to place an order, they expect a streamlined and simple process. As marketing expert Neil Patel pointed out, the ordering process quite literally sets the tone…