Loyalty And Rewards 2 news and trends

U.S. Bank Launches Cards to Meet Small Business Rewards Demand

September 28, 2026
DraftKings Shows Rewards in Dollars to Simplify Redemption
Markets // August 12, 2026

DraftKings has rolled out a new rewards currency called Crown Cash that powers the company’s loyalty program, DraftKings Rewards, and makes it easier to view and use rewards across eligible DraftKings experiences, the digital sports and gaming company said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press...

Amex and Apple Pay Enable Users to Pay With Points
Mobile Commerce // June 30, 2026

American Express U.S. card members can now use their Membership Rewards points on everyday purchases by redeeming the points directly within Apple Pay’s checkout experience. This capability is enabled by American Express’ new “Use Pay with Points with Apple Pay” feature, the company said in a...

Relaunched Dick’s Sporting Goods Credit Card Offers 10% Back
Credit Cards // May 07, 2026

Dick’s Sporting Goods has relaunched its credit card program and now offers its cardholders 10% back in rewards on qualifying purchases at its brands. The retailer relaunched its credit card program with consumer financing company Synchrony, continuing a collaboration that has been in place for...

Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo
Opinion // July 11, 2025

Co-branded debit rewards are helping companies boost loyalty and customer engagement, Galileo Financial Technologies CEO Derek White writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.”   As the second half of 2025 unfolds, one emerging trend in the payments landscape...

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Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo

July 11, 2025
Co-branded debit rewards are helping companies boost loyalty and customer engagement, Galileo Financial Technologies CEO Derek White writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.”   As the second half of 2025 unfolds, one emerging trend in the payments landscape is the renewed focus on debit rewards. This shift is […]

Blaze Pizza Rides Loyalty Tech to Beat Economic Headwinds

May 22, 2025
Blaze Pizza is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining, one custom-built pie at a time. The Atlanta-based chain, now boasting 300 restaurants across 38 states, has carved out a...

Travelers Go Digital, but Rewards Programs Are Still Flying Under Their Radar

April 15, 2025
The travel industry is facing some headwinds headed into the peak season for getting away from it all.  Inflation’s still with us, and several recent economic reports from the likes...

Gen Z Leads the Hunt: 65% of Young Consumers Actively Seek Card Rewards

March 21, 2025
The battle for credit cardholder loyalty is being waged not just on the traditional fields of points and miles, but on the more personalized terrain of relevant and easily accessible...

Quick Reads
U.S. Bank Launches Cards to Meet Small Business Rewards Demand

September 28, 2026
U.S. Bank has launched two new small business credit cards that are designed to deliver “straight-forward rewards” on everyday business purchases, the bank said in a Monday (Sept. 28) press release. The new U.S. Bank Business Essentials Visa Card has no annual fee, offers unlimited 2% cash back on everyday business purchases, offers up to […]

DraftKings Shows Rewards in Dollars to Simplify Redemption

August 12, 2026
DraftKings has rolled out a new rewards currency called Crown Cash that powers the company’s loyalty program, DraftKings Rewards, and makes it easier to view and use rewards across eligible...

Amex and Apple Pay Enable Users to Pay With Points

June 30, 2026
American Express U.S. card members can now use their Membership Rewards points on everyday purchases by redeeming the points directly within Apple Pay’s checkout experience. This capability is enabled by...

Relaunched Dick’s Sporting Goods Credit Card Offers 10% Back

May 07, 2026
Dick’s Sporting Goods has relaunched its credit card program and now offers its cardholders 10% back in rewards on qualifying purchases at its brands. The retailer relaunched its credit card...