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Shopify Brings Subscriptions to POS: Retail Just Got a Recurring Revenue Glow-Up
Last modified: November 4, 2025
Shopify just dropped a long-requested feature that’s about to change the game for brick-and-mortar retailers: Subscriptions are now available directly in Shopify POS (Point of Sale).
Yup, in-store customers can now subscribe to their favorite products, refills, staples, wellness goods, beauty must-haves, you name it it’s right there at the counter. No awkward QR codes. No telling them “you have to go online for that.” Just tap, pay, and it’s in the system.
Built through the Shopify Subscriptions app, this update opens the door for recurring revenue in physical retail spaces. Aka the golden combo: IRL loyalty + automatic reorders = serious customer retention sauce.
What’s Actually New?
Here’s the core update:
- Subscriptions can now be sold in-store using Shopify’s POS system.
- Customers sign up for recurring deliveries of eligible products right at checkout.
- Merchants can manage subscription products, billing cycles, and customer preferences from the same backend as their online store.
- All of this runs through the official Shopify Subscriptions app, no 3rd-party hacks required.
It’s a seamless experience designed to bring the same recurring revenue magic that DTC brands have online… to in-person retail.
Why It Matters for Retail Stores
Let’s be real: brick-and-mortar has always had one major weak spot - repeat orders. You rely on foot traffic, impulse buys, and seasonal sales to bring folks back. But now? You can lock in repeat revenue on the spot.
Whether it’s:
- Refillable goods (like skincare, cleaning, or supplements),
- Daily-use products (coffee, dog food, razors),
- Gifting options (flower clubs, wine-of-the-month, etc.),
…you can now convert a one-time sale into a recurring customer without sending them back to your website.
That’s huge for stores with high loyalty but low re-engagement.
How It Works
From the cashier’s POV, it’s frictionless:
- A customer adds a product to cart that’s marked as subscription-eligible.
- At checkout, the POS shows a “Subscribe & Save” (or custom) option.
- The staff selects the billing frequency (weekly, monthly, etc.).
- Customer pays and boom, it’s set up.
Billing happens automatically, the customer gets email confirmations, and the store can handle fulfillment as usual.
Everything stays in sync between your Shopify admin, online store, and POS.
The Real-World Win: Loyalty Without the Loyalty Cards
This move makes Shopify a legit subscription-first platform, not just for online brands but for local shops, boutique retailers, salons, wellness centers, and even niche food markets.
Think about it:
- A zero-waste store offering monthly refills
- A local coffee shop offering bean subscriptions at the counter
- A skincare boutique helping clients never run out of SPF
- A wine shop locking in recurring local deliveries
Subscriptions become part of your service, not just a web-only upsell.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
To use subscriptions in POS, you’ll need:
- Shopify POS (obvs)
- The Shopify Subscriptions app (free + built by Shopify)
- A product or variant marked as “subscription eligible”
- A customer willing to opt in at checkout
Merchants already using Shopify Subscriptions online can just extend the experience in-store with no extra setup. It’s native. It just… works.
Conclusion: A Nice Upgrade for POS
- Shopify POS now supports subscriptions via the Shopify Subscriptions app.
- Customers can subscribe in-store during checkout, no need to visit the website.
- Perfect for refillable, repeat-use, or loyalty-driven products.
- Simple setup, automatic billing, and backend sync with your online store.
It’s a power-up for IRL shops looking to build loyalty, improve LTV, and stop relying only on foot traffic.
Retailers, welcome to the era of recurring retail revenue. Finally.
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