Loyalty and Rewards

Sweetgreen Relaunches Subscription as Restaurants Weigh Paid Versus Free Perks
Sweetgreen Relaunches Subscription as Restaurants Weigh Paid Versus Free Perks
April 24, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurants balance loyalty and profit concerns, some offer paid subscriptions and others free rewards. Fast-casual brand Sweetgreen, for its part, is looking to have...

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Restaurants Seek New Tech Partnerships to Drive Digital Sales
Restaurants Seek New Tech Partnerships to Drive Digital Sales
April 21, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

This week in restaurants, Nathan’s Famous taps ghost kitchens, and USHG launches new loyalty apps.  Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Nathan’s Famous announced Wednesday (April 19) a partnership with virtual...

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Delta Sees Strong Summer Travel Bookings Despite Broader Economic Challenges
Delta Sees Strong Summer Travel Bookings Despite Broader Economic Challenges
April 13, 2023  |  Earnings

While the travel sector overall presents a mixed outlook for 2023, consumers are booking air travel as seen in the performance of Delta Air Lines...

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Madison Reed Expands ‘Uniquely Curated’ Membership and Rewards Programs
Madison Reed Expands ‘Uniquely Curated’ Membership and Rewards Programs
April 13, 2023  |  Retail

Hair color brand Madison Reed has expanded its membership and rewards programs. The firm now offers one free and one paid program for those who...

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Albertsons Grows Rewards Program to Drive Loyalty Amid Inflation
Albertsons Grows Rewards Program to Drive Loyalty Amid Inflation
April 11, 2023  |  Earnings

As inflationary pressures threaten grocery shopper loyalty, Albertsons is deepening its digital relationships with customers. The grocery giant, which spans nearly 2,300 locations across 34...

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This Time Around, Amazon’s Restaurant Strategy May Be Easier to Swallow
This Time Around, Amazon’s Restaurant Strategy May Be Easier to Swallow
March 30, 2023  |  Amazon

The old saying in hockey is to skate to where the puck is going to be. The old maxim in business and in life: If...

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Smaller QSRs Want Turnkey Loyalty Programs — But Are They Ready?
Smaller QSRs Want Turnkey Loyalty Programs — But Are They Ready?
March 28, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Independent and smaller chains new to rewards offerings may find themselves overwhelmed trying to go it alone.  For most restaurants, the pandemic was just the...

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Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
March 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Panera is eCommerce-ifying its stores, leveraging digital to personalize the in-person experience. In an interview with PYMNTS, George Hanson, senior vice president and chief digital officer...

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Ness Card Looks to Reward Consumers For Living Healthy
Ness Card Looks to Reward Consumers For Living Healthy
March 22, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Credit card firm Ness has debuted an offering designed to reward users for healthy living. The Ness Card, announced Wednesday (March 22), is designed to “incentivize living healthy” by...

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