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Are Loyalty Programs a Profit Center or Cost Center? 

Are Loyalty Programs a Profit Center or Cost Center? 
Are Loyalty Programs a Profit Center or Cost Center? 
June 26, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Brands, retailers, and solution providers are increasingly focusing on loyalty programs to not only encourage repeat purchases but also gather valuable, first-party data. However, it...

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AI-Powered Beauty Company Oddity Challenges Industry Norms, Files IPO 
AI-Powered Beauty Company Oddity Challenges Industry Norms, Files IPO 
June 26, 2023  |  IPO

Despite it being a ghost town in IPOville, Oddity, a beauty and technology company responsible for managing brands like Il Makiage and Spoiled Child, has...

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Amazon Turns to Small Businesses to Close Last-Mile Delivery Gap
Amazon Turns to Small Businesses to Close Last-Mile Delivery Gap
June 26, 2023  |  eCommerce

Amazon is reportedly planning to recruit small businesses to boost its last-mile delivery efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Swiss National Bank Preps Test of Wholesale CBDC
Swiss National Bank Preps Test of Wholesale CBDC
June 26, 2023  |  CBDC

Switzerland’s central bank is reportedly planning to issue a wholesale digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Will 99 Cents Burn Toast at the POS?
Will 99 Cents Burn Toast at the POS?
June 26, 2023  |  Platform Payments

After spending the last 20 minutes online deliberating over what you really need to round out your summer wardrobe, you’re ready to check out. You...

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Consumers Face Financial Crunch From Rising Emergency Expense Costs
Consumers Face Financial Crunch From Rising Emergency Expense Costs
June 26, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

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Late Payments Push More Businesses Toward AP Automation
Late Payments Push More Businesses Toward AP Automation
June 26, 2023  |  Accounts Payable

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Adore Me Taps New Data-Driven Tiered Program to Increase Customer Loyalty
Adore Me Taps New Data-Driven Tiered Program to Increase Customer Loyalty
June 26, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty is about knowing and rewarding customers, and the more intimate the purchase, the more you need to know about personalization. Get the Full Story...

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CE 100 Index Loses 2.8% as iRobot and AI Names Slide
CE 100 Index Loses 2.8% as iRobot and AI Names Slide
June 26, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Rumors of deal-making in the online grocery space were not enough to offset declines in shares tied to volatile sectors — including AI.  Get the...

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