Loyalty & Rewards

So What’s The Point Of Points?
September 03, 2015

Ben Schlappig is living a first class life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

Solving The In-Store Navigation Problem
September 03, 2015

As SKU noted last week, beacons and their application to retail are getting a lot of press these days – good and bad.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Loyalty & Rewards
Discover Leads The Pack In J.D. Power’s Credit Card Rankings
August 20, 2015

When it comes to a customer’s credit card satisfaction and spend, rewards and benefits play a big role, according to the results of the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, released today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Bloomingdale’s Loyalty Program Snafu Costs Thousands
August 20, 2015

Every loyalty program member is used to the drill: 10 percent off here, $25 off there. But a batch of Aug. 14 emails Bloomingdale’s sent to its loyalty program members had some more eye-popping offers in store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Karen Webster
To See The Future Of Retail, Look At Mobile Banking
August 17, 2015

Want to see the future of retail? Take a look at retail banking today. Sounds nuts, doesn’t it? But MPD CEO Karen Webster says that much of what has given retail banking the license to reinvent their physical footprint and reduce their operating costs is...

McDonald’s App For Mobile Phones
August 13, 2015

Consumers will now be able to download the familiar golden M logo onto their smartphones and be rewarded for their loyalty to mega fast food chain McDonald’s. Launched this week, the McDonald’s app, called McDonald’s Mobile, is only available for those in the San Diego area,...

Loyalty & Rewards
Amex Pairs With Best Buy On Loyalty
July 31, 2015

American Express and Best Buy announced yesterday (July 30) a new eCommerce technology that allows Amex’s U.S. card members in its rewards program to use points to shop on BestBuy.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Overstock Gives Back To Teachers With Rewards
July 30, 2015

The kids aren’t quite back to school yet, but Overstock is getting ready for the season by expanding its rewards membership to teachers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Hmmm
Why One Restaurant Chain Says ‘No’ To EMV
July 27, 2015

If you’re a restaurant, it’s not easy going - but not because your job is to feed hungry people. According to Garden Fresh CIO Eric Rosenzweig, the problem is deciding what goes on the digital menu and when to roll it out. Rosenzweig gives MPD...