Food and beverage subscription boxes have become commonplace in recent years, and it’s no wonder why. The likes of Blue Apron and Hello Fresh have proved there’s a customer base who is hungry (pun intended!) for this kind of service. If you’re thinking about starting your own food or beverage subscription box, here are some
11 Ideas for an Arts and Crafts Subscription Box Business
Are you passionate about arts and crafts? Do you want to turn your hobby into a career? Subscription boxes may just be the answer you’re looking for. If you’re keen to start your own art and craft subscription box business, here are a few ideas to inspire your future venture. 1. Maker crates and technology
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Why CPA and LTV Matter for a Subscription Box Business
In 2011, subscription boxes generated just $57 million in revenue in the US. However, in 2016, the industry booked $2.6 billion in sales – again, in the US alone. That is a massive growth curve, especially since subscription boxes pose a big opportunity to sell internationally too. If you want to start a subscription box
How to Ship Liquids in Your Subscription Box
By Mark Wilson Getting your products to customers can be complicated enough, but when you throw liquids into the mix, it gets even trickier. So how can you ensure that any liquids you ship – whether you run a beauty box or cocktail kit – arrive safely? There’s a lot to consider when preparing for
Marketplace Feature Updates: May 2019
Happy Tuesday! This month, Cratejoy is thrilled to bring you a whole host of brand-new feature updates. We know you have asked for more control over your brand experience on the Cratejoy Marketplace, and we hear you. We’re eager to show off the features we’re introducing to make your listing even better this summer! More
Introducing Cratejoy for Shopify
Building on Our Roots Founded in 2013, Cratejoy began as a SaaS platform providing an all-in-one solution for people looking to start, manage, and grow their own subscription box businesses. In that time, we’ve built additional features to increase the capabilities available to merchants, as well as grow the subscription ecosystem by building the first-ever
SubSummit 2019: Retention Marketing 101
Welcome to Part 2 of our SubSummit 2019 overview! Today, we’ll discuss Retention Marketing 101 with successful box businesses Southern Scholar, Smartass and Sass, Snail Mail for Kids, and Faithbox. Why Retention Marketing Matters “Retention marketing” is a phrase that gets tossed around when you work in a consumer-facing business, especially a subscription-based one. Essentially,
Effectively Identifying (and Marketing to) Your Target Audience
When creating and running a subscription box business it is pivotal to answer the question: who is my customer? To that end, we’re excited to show you the ins and outs of Identifying Your Target Audience, the backbone of marketing. We sat down with popular Marketplace merchants BarBella Box, Bokksu, Dapper Dog Box, and Enjoy