Your Commerce Matters Newsletter is Here - August Edition

By rahmat hidayat

Friday, August 29, 2025

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The eCommerce and SaaS space continues to move quickly, with new opportunities and challenges shaping how businesses sell, scale, and retain customers. Staying ahead means keeping your strategies sharp and your tools ready.

In this month's edition of our newsletter, we unpack Apple's latest App Store reform challenge and what it means for developers, spotlight the latest retail and SaaS revenue trends, and share must-read insights on subscription innovation. Plus, you'll find new product resources, expert recommendations, and videos to help you refine your monetization strategies and expand globally with confidence.

Happy selling!

In the Spotlight

2Checkout Achieves PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance as Level 1 Service Provider

We're proud to share that 2Checkout has achieved PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance as a Level 1 Service Provider – the gold standard in payment security. This milestone ensures our merchants enjoy the highest protection for sensitive payment data, simplified audit readiness, and enhanced trust with every transaction.

Learn more about what PCI DSS 4.0.1 means for your business and how we've taken the lead in secure digital commerce.

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On the Blog this Month

Apple's App Store Reforms Challenged: Implications for Developers

A U.S. judge ruled Apple violated its App Store reform order—its limits on external payments are too restrictive. This opens new doors for developers: more revenue control, flexible pricing, and better checkout options with alternative payment systems. Dive into what this ruling means for app monetization on our blog.

Streamlining Collaboration for Educators and Learners in eLearning Environments

In today's digital learning landscape, collaboration is vital for meaningful education. This article explores practical strategies and the tools educators and learners can use – from communication platforms to interactive technologies – to foster a more engaging and collaborative eLearning environment.

Negative Churn – Defy and Understand Its Importance for SaaS Success

Churn is often misunderstood, leading businesses to rely on myths rather than data-driven strategies. But what if churn wasn't just about minimizing losses, but about driving growth? Learn how negative churn can be a game-changer for SaaS companies.

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eCommerce Tops 16% of Retail Sales

With online sales hitting $304.2B and making up 16.3% of all retail, the message is clear: eCommerce is no longer just a channel, it's the driver of retail growth. Discover what's fueling this momentum.

Pymnts.com

Top Financial Metrics Tracked by Usage-based Companies

Modern usage-based SaaS models require sharper forecasting – find out how to track segmented MRR (new, overage, contraction), usage volume, and RPO to understand revenue flows and customer behavior. It's all about predicting the unpredictable.

TheSaaSCFO.com

Subscriptions are Creeping From Software Into Everything – Even Your Car's Horsepower

Subscriptions aren't just for software anymore—they're redefining industries. Volkswagen locks extra horsepower in its ID.3 behind a monthly or annual fee, proving recurring models can drive predictable revenue in unexpected markets.

TheNextWeb.com

2Checkout Product Labs

PayPal Credit

Introducing PayPal Credit – Buy Now, Pay Over Time. Offer your customers the option to spread their payments over time without delaying your payout. With PayPal Credit, you boost checkout flexibility, reduce cart abandonment, and increase conversions – all while getting paid in full, right away.

Imported Subscriptions

Subscriptions imported into our Channel Manager with the next renewal price set during import now have the possibility to update the pricing options/quantity options during renewal.