Loyalty Programs News & Media
Simon adding beacons to create 200 'smart malls'
August 4, 2014
The expansion of the program across a broader number of Simon's malls, Premium Outlet and Mills centers is expected to be completed by spring of 2015.
read nowDollar General completes DG Digital Coupon rollout
July 31, 2014
Dollar General has announced the successful rollout of its new DG Digital Coupon program to its more than 11,300 stores across the 40 states the retailer…
read nowFirst Data to acquire gift card platform Gyft
July 30, 2014
First Data has announced the acquisition of Gyft Inc., a digital platform that enables consumers to buy, send, manage and redeem gift cards using mobile…
read nowLord & Taylor deploying beacons in North American stores
July 28, 2014
HBC Department Store Group today announced it is deploying the Swirl in-store beacon marketing platform to deliver digital experiences to consumers…
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Kimpton Karma brings big data full-circle
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
The boutique hotel chain, long known for delivering personalized experiences, has reincarnated its loyalty program, InTouch, to one that better reflects the…
read nowCanadian shopping site SHOP.CA launches mobile app
July 22, 2014
SHOP.CA, a site offering daily sales events for Canadian shoppers, has announced its first mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. According to the company…
read nowFirst Data introduces Perka mobile loyalty solution for SMB merchants
July 16, 2014
First Data Corporation has announced the commercial integration of its Perka Mobile Loyalty Solution. Its apps are now available through First Data…
read nowSlyde app combines loyalty, deals and touchless payments
July 15, 2014
SK Planet Inc., the U.S.-based mobile commerce subsidiary affiliated with wireless giant SK Telecom, has announced its beta launch of a touchless…
read nowSears Shop Your Way program expands to include other brands
July 10, 2014
Shop Your Way, a free membership program and social shopping community with tens of millions of members, has announced a major expansion of its rewards program…
read nowReport says most retailers lag Amazon in strategic use of analytics
July 9, 2014
The retail industry is rich in data, yet retailers struggle to derive significant value from their analytics investments, according to a new research report…
read nowAmazon merchants get a new loyalty option
July 9, 2014
Software firm Clutch has announced a new loyalty solution for Amazon Webstore merchants. Through the solution, Amazon Webstore merchants can use the Clutch…
read nowSurvey says only one-third of retailers using loyalty programs to promote back-to-school spending
July 9, 2014
Back-to-school shopping is the second largest retail event of the year, second only to holiday shopping. However, businesses are failing to use loyalty…
read nowOverstock.com offering free Club O memberships to first responders
July 2, 2014
Overstock.com, Inc. announced that it now offers free Club O loyalty program memberships to active police officers, full-time firefighters, paramedics and…
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The three main things customers want from mobile payments
by Kristen Gramigna — Chief Marketing Officer, BluePay
How can you get customers to adopt mobile payments? Make them a value-added benefit that improves their retail experience.
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L'Oreal app holds a mirror to consumer insights
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
The beauty giant, whose luxury brands include Lancôme, Giorgio Armani and Kiehl’s, has recently unveiled Makeup Genius, an app that redefines digital…
read nowSalesforce.com introduces Salesforce1 for Retail
June 27, 2014
CRM platform Salesforce.com has announced Salesforce1 for Retail. According to the company, retailers can now leverage Mobile Clienteling and Salesforce…
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Big wins with Little Data, in four steps
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
In the rush to Big Data, don't overlook the data you already have. Like small faults, little findings can result in seismic shifts.
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Retailers using mobile payment platform LevelUp get iBeacon support
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
The Boston-based company says customers increased spend after merchants integrated iBeacon.
read nowLightSpeed launches cloud analytics for independent retailers
June 19, 2014
Commerce platform LightSpeed has announced the launch of its Advanced Reporting for LightSpeed Cloud. According to the company, this product adds big data…
read nowPaytronix unveils quick-to-deploy rewards program
June 17, 2014
Paytronix Systems Inc., a provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, has announced its new Express Pilots program designed to help…
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