Loyalty Programs news and trends

Data-Driven Dining: How McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chili’s Are Tapping Data to Fill Consumer Needs
Restaurant innovation // November 04, 2024

In the current landscape of fast-food and casual dining, brands like McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Chili’s are adapting to changing consumer preferences with value, innovation and engagement. McDonald’s is focused on providing everyday affordability while enhancing the customer experience, particularly through loyalty programs and menu adaptations...

Albertsons Sees 24% Growth in Digital Sales Amid Expanded Offerings
Retail // October 15, 2024

Albertsons Companies saw its digital sales increase 24% during a quarter in which its identical store sales increased 2.5%. During the quarter ended Sept. 7, the food and drug retailer also reported a 15% increase in its loyalty members, bringing the total to 43 million,...

Brands Ramp Up Innovation to Elevate Customer Loyalty and Rewards Redemption
Loyalty & Rewards // September 20, 2024

Brands are always seeking innovative ways to enhance customer loyalty and streamline rewards redemption, recognizing that a seamless and engaging experience is crucial for retention. By integrating partnerships and leveraging technology, companies are creating dynamic ecosystems that encourage frequent engagement and deeper connections with their...

Ascenda Adds Uber to Grow Rewards Network
Loyalty & Rewards // September 19, 2024

Rewards network Ascenda says it is getting bigger with the help of Uber. The company announced Thursday (Sept. 19) that it was expanding its network to let its FinTech and banking clients’ customers redeem their reward points in partnership with the ride-hailing/delivery company.  Those credits...

Interviews & Exclusives
All Signal, No Noise: How Item-Level Data Brings Retail and Banking Intelligence Together

July 31, 2024
There’s plenty of competition in the retail and banking sectors. But there’s no good reason for them to compete with each other, as both face mounting pressure to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations and deliver new media solutions. This evolving landscape is ushering in a new trend in data usage and analytics, driven by the […]

5 Metrics to Elevate Your Loyalty Program

July 04, 2024
Brands use loyalty programs to increase sales, acquire and retain members, enhance the customer experience and create advocates. Return on investment (ROI) is foremost among any brand’s metric to measure...

Retail Expert Paco Underhill Says Boomer Purchasing Power Creates Loyalty Opportunity for Brands

June 17, 2024
With older consumers — those with the most cash to burn — proving to be more loyal than their younger counterparts, brands that can win their affinity have the opportunity...

Inspirato Looks to Country Club Model to Expand Luxury Travel Platform

June 06, 2024
There are summer vacations. Then there are high-end summer vacations. And then there’s Inspirato. Bringing an innovative subscription and membership model to its affluent clientele, the company has just turned...

Quick Reads
Albertsons Sees 24% Growth in Digital Sales Amid Expanded Offerings

October 15, 2024
Albertsons Companies saw its digital sales increase 24% during a quarter in which its identical store sales increased 2.5%. During the quarter ended Sept. 7, the food and drug retailer also reported a 15% increase in its loyalty members, bringing the total to 43 million, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 15) earnings release. “In the […]

Ascenda Adds Uber to Grow Rewards Network

September 19, 2024
Rewards network Ascenda says it is getting bigger with the help of Uber. The company announced Thursday (Sept. 19) that it was expanding its network to let its FinTech and...

Starbucks and Marriott Team on Loyalty Rewards

June 18, 2024
Starbucks has teamed with Marriott’s marketplace Bonvoy to offer benefits to loyalty members. As the companies said in a news release Tuesday (June 18), Marriott Bonvoy members and Starbucks Rewards...

Booking Holdings Says ‘Connected Trip’ Attracts New, Repeat Travelers

May 02, 2024
Online travel company Booking Holdings is seeing results from its deployment of new tech-driven initiatives. These initiatives include its “connected trip” vision, its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and its enhanced Genius loyalty program, Booking...