loyalty

Loyalty programs are structured marketing strategies designed by merchants to encourage customers to continue to shop at or use the services of businesses associated with each program.

Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty

Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty
Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty
April 06, 2026  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The contest for customer loyalty among card issuing banks has moved well beyond points, as institutions confront a market where rewards have become routine and...

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Flex Credentials Give Retail Rewards a Second Act
Flex Credentials Give Retail Rewards a Second Act
April 02, 2026  |  Loyalty & Rewards

A loyalty chief at a national retailer can spend an entire morning staring at the same questions. Do you put more money into points? Another...

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The Next Battle in Credit Won’t Be for Top of Wallet
The Next Battle in Credit Won’t Be for Top of Wallet
March 11, 2026  |  Credit Cards

The credit industry has spent decades competing for something consumers were never actually optimizing for. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The $700 Credit Card Club Gets Crowded as Issuers Fight for Wallet Space
The $700 Credit Card Club Gets Crowded as Issuers Fight for Wallet Space
March 09, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Consumer credit growth slowed in January but remained firmly positive, extending a trend that has been in place for nearly a year. Get the Full...

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How Brands Are Reinventing Loyalty for the AI Decision-Maker
How Brands Are Reinventing Loyalty for the AI Decision-Maker
March 03, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The most consequential customer a brand will acquire in 2026 may never read a promotional email, react to a banner ad or feel the emotional...

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Visa Urges Banks to Rethink Loyalty Beyond Credit Card Rewards
Visa Urges Banks to Rethink Loyalty Beyond Credit Card Rewards
January 27, 2026  |  VISA

The perceptions and realities of rewards programs are changing as consumers redefine what good loyalty looks like. Simple loyalty mechanics are no longer enough. Get...

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Consumers Still Love Their Physical Cards Even as Digital Wallet Use Expands
Consumers Still Love Their Physical Cards Even as Digital Wallet Use Expands
January 22, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Watch more: Need to Know: Thales’ Gustavo Menezes Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FIS Says ‘Smart Basket’ Helps Issuers Compete for Everyday Spend
FIS Says ‘Smart Basket’ Helps Issuers Compete for Everyday Spend
December 01, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

Personalization has become one of the most valuable but difficult promises in commerce, particularly at checkout, where consumers want an experience that is seamless, relevant...

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Gopuff CEO: Why We Moved First to Support SNAP Families
Gopuff CEO: Why We Moved First to Support SNAP Families
November 10, 2025  |  Delivery

The uncertainty surrounding the shutdown has left millions of Americans unsure how they’ll restock their pantries. Food insecurity spikes when government benefits stall, and for...

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