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Why Aren’t Rewards Redemptions Omnichannel?
Why Aren’t Rewards Redemptions Omnichannel?
January 11, 2018  |  Loyalty & Rewards

If loyalty is the coveted grail of retailers when it comes to consumers — in other words, that sticky relationship that keeps ‘em buying —...

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FTC Weighs Probe Into TripAdvisor’s Deleted Reviews
FTC Weighs Probe Into TripAdvisor’s Deleted Reviews
November 24, 2017  |  Regulation

TripAdvisor could be in hot water with federal regulators over its decision to delete negative reviews on its site, according to news in USA Today...

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How The ‘Debbie Test’ Can Flag Sketchy Merchants
How The ‘Debbie Test’ Can Flag Sketchy Merchants
October 10, 2017  |  Risk Management

“Does this merchant pass the Debbie Test?” That’s the first thing Donald Kasdon, chief executive officer of credit card processing and payment solutions provider T1 Payments, said he asks...

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The Airbnb Of Restaurants Is … Airbnb
The Airbnb Of Restaurants Is … Airbnb
October 03, 2017  |  ResTech

Even those who swear by Airbnb when booking travel accommodations can only use the retail platform so often. After all, one can’t travel 24/7/365; even...

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Hilton Rewards Points Can Be Used On Amazon.com
Hilton Rewards Points Can Be Used On Amazon.com
September 20, 2017  |  Amazon

Hilton Hotels, a hotel operator, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19) that Hilton Honors loyalty rewards members will now be able to redeem their Hilton Honors rewards points...

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The Eclipse Is Coming! So Much To See, So Much To Buy
The Eclipse Is Coming! So Much To See, So Much To Buy
August 19, 2017  |  Retail

On Monday, hundreds of millions of Americans will take a two-hour break to watch something that hasn’t happened in 99 years: a total solar eclipse.  For those who don’t remember their primary...

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The Buyers: Shift In Luxury Consumers
The Buyers: Shift In Luxury Consumers
August 11, 2017  |  Retail

Luxury isn’t what it used to be. Sure, there are high-end quality items and experiences, but consumer behavior in this space has seen a shift...

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Chinese Tourists Are Skipping The Shopping For Sightseeing
Chinese Tourists Are Skipping The Shopping For Sightseeing
August 02, 2017  |  International

In recent memory, Chinese tourists have become some of the world’s most avid international shoppers. But this summer — though tourists from China will still...

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Netspend And United Airlines Roll Out MileagePlus Go Visa Prepaid Card
Netspend And United Airlines Roll Out MileagePlus Go Visa Prepaid Card
July 21, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Netspend, the prepaid card provider owned by TSYS Company, recently announced the launch of the United MileagePlus GO Visa Prepaid Card in conjunction with United...

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