Insight Report 6 minutes PremiumUnlocking the Value of Social Commerce Models: Resale, Rental, Subscription and Community Building Coresight Research July 22, 2019 Executive SummaryBusiness models that are beneficial to society’s long-term development are strengthening their appeal as consumers increasingly seek retailers and brands that have meaning and purpose. Spending money in a more socially aware manner is a growing trend. Retailers and brands are highlighting their environmentally friendly, healthy, ethical and eco-aware efforts and integrating these concepts in brand messaging and marketing. The rise of social commerce business models, including resale, rental, subscription and community building, can generate value and contribute to sustainable development. Start-ups are pursuing this business opportunity, and we highlight four in this report: Kidbox, Part & Parcel, Rent the Runway and Villageluxe. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Analyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav PitaliyaRetail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution