RadioShack gift card court battle nears resolution with $40M settlement

August 27, 2015

Defunct retailer agrees to plan to refund a good number of consumers holding valueless cards.

Newegg expands premiere membership sharing

August 20, 2015

Now four family members can share a Newegg membership and businesses can share memberships with employees.

Loyalty programs gaining deeper ground with retailers

August 17, 2015

A new report notes big divide between loyalty efforts and mobile marketing, however.

Big Tesla fan in line to get free Model X courtesy of unique referral contest

August 13, 2015

Bjorn Nyland, a rabid Tesla Motors' customer, says he'll offer test rides once he claims his free prize.

Rewards program delivers the goods for National Coney Island chain

August 5, 2015

National Coney Island restaurant chain is reaping benefits of a new rewards program.

Tesla engages electric car customers to drive sales, save costs

July 31, 2015

Referral program success could prove valuable for Tesla and its customers, while driving down car costs.

Consumer apps are a must-have for the food retail business, reveals new research

July 29, 2015

Grocery apps for shoppers are a great way to enhance customer interaction and spur consumer loyalty.

Fee-based loyalty programs embraced by millenials

July 9, 2015

When it comes to fee-based retail loyalty programs the millennial shopper is the most enthusiastic.

Sionic Mobile updates loyalty app

July 8, 2015

The latest version of the app has new features and functionality, including an interactive user interface, a two-tap checkout process and instant, real-time…

Shell Fuel Rewards kiosk wins 'Best Retail Deployment' at the ICX Association Awards

July 1, 2015

The Shell Fuel Rewards kiosk program, developed by Frank Mayer and Associates, recently won an award for Best Retail Deployment at the ICX Association Industry…

7-Eleven in Phillipines enhances loyalty platform

May 20, 2015

Datalogic QuickScan devices will be used to enhance loyalty programs that provides reward points and promotional discounts at checkout.

Companies partner to provide in-store analytics in Middle East

May 8, 2015

Walkbase, an analytics and marketing company, is partnering with BT Al Saudia for delivering in-store analytics in five countries.

India-based gift card provider launches retailer mobile app

April 28, 2015

Qwikcilver said it has partnered with 50-plus brands enabling access to 3,000-plus stores and online portals including India's leading retail chains…

Customer loyalty membership programs on the rise, study says

April 17, 2015

Despite their growth and popularity, loyalty programs don't automatically pay off for businesses, however.

Kofax works with Blackhawk to enhance digital wallet

April 15, 2015

A mobile capture feature is intended to make it easier for consumers to spend, share and keep gift cards secure.

Millennials aren't loyal to fashion brands, and almost half say that's not going to change

April 9, 2015

Recent study says 45 percent expect to abandon their current favorite within two years, while others cite innovation and uniqueness as factors that could…

Study finds that customers want to help brands succeed

April 2, 2015

According to InMoment, the strongest theme consumers expressed was their desire to be valued by the brands they support.

Fashion retailer expands digital gift card distribution

April 2, 2015

Charming Charlie said it recently expanded its relationship with Stored Value Solutions.

Survey says: Consumers more motivated by loyalty programs than ever

March 31, 2015

Enrollment levels in consumer loyalty programs have reached an all-time high as consumers continue to consider them valuable and credit them with influencing…

Capgemini report finds modern loyalty programs insufficient and ineffective

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

March 26, 2015

A report by Capgemini Group, consulting and technology company, has found that most loyalty programs do not meet the needs of customers nor do they actively…