Loyalty Rewards news and trends

CEO Interview: Skincare Brand Takes Loyalty — and Data — Personally

November 29, 2024
Dick’s Sporting Goods Outperforms Headwinds Due to Experiences, Exclusive Brands
Earnings // November 26, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ third-quarter 2024 earnings results exceeded analyst expectations and demonstrated continued momentum as the back-to-school season transitioned into the holiday shopping period. During an earnings call Tuesday (Nov. 26), executives credited strategic initiatives, strong team execution and an omnichannel approach for the company’s...

For Retailers, Data Simplicity Is All About the SKU
Data // November 20, 2024

In a landscape where data fuels decisions and insights drive growth, simplicity has taken center stage. “Data is the key to driving simplicity,” Banyan Chief Product Officer Vish Shastry told PYMNTS during a discussion for the “What’s Next in Payments” series, “Business Simplicity: The New...

Lowe’s Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support
Subscriptions // November 04, 2024

The Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives members of the MyLowe’s Rewards program access to free, personalized information about products in their homes. This includes warranties and manuals, maintenance recommendations and how-to content, and recommended subscriptions and...

Cut the Coupons: Mondelēz and SKUx See Blockchain Transforming Retail Promotions
Blockchain // October 30, 2024

Technology can revolutionize industries when applied thoughtfully. When it comes to evolving customer engagement strategies, particularly across the traditional couponing and promotional landscape, innovation is transforming antiquated paper-based and manual workflows. Xiang Xu, global COE leader of digital strategy and blockchain at Mondelēz International, and...

Interviews & Exclusives
CEO Interview: Skincare Brand Takes Loyalty — and Data — Personally

November 29, 2024
For brands like 100% Pure, a high-end beauty company founded on the principle of natural, non-toxic products, the digital landscape is a challenge and opportunity. Over the past two decades, the brand has grown from a small operation in a Napa farmhouse to a thriving business with a loyal customer base, thanks to its ability […]

For Retailers, Data Simplicity Is All About the SKU

November 20, 2024
In a landscape where data fuels decisions and insights drive growth, simplicity has taken center stage. “Data is the key to driving simplicity,” Banyan Chief Product Officer Vish Shastry told...

Lenders Must Overcome Application Friction to Grow Embedded Lending Share

October 09, 2024
Embedded lending is all about the future of credit. As such, it has opportunities and challenges, even in developed markets like the United States. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Embedded...

Competition for Early Holiday Shoppers Won’t Start With Black Friday

October 02, 2024
As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers are rolling out early sales strategies to capture consumer spending against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. With inflation concerns and fluctuating consumer confidence...

Quick Reads
Lowe’s Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support

November 04, 2024
The Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives members of the MyLowe’s Rewards program access to free, personalized information about products in their homes. This includes warranties and manuals, maintenance recommendations and how-to content, and recommended subscriptions and replacement parts. The initial launch focuses on home appliances, although […]

Ulta Aims for 50 Million Loyalty Members and 200 New Stores

October 17, 2024
Ulta Beauty plans to open 200 new stores as part of a long-term strategy announced this week. At its investors’ day Wednesday (Oct. 16), the beauty retailer said it hopes...

Travala Integrates Solana Blockchain With Crypto Travel Platform

September 23, 2024
Cryptocurrency-native travel platform Travala integrated the Solana blockchain network. As part of the integration, Travala will add SOL travel rewards as an option for loyalty program members, while also deploying...

Ascenda Adds Uber to Grow Rewards Network

September 19, 2024
Rewards network Ascenda says it is getting bigger with the help of Uber. The company announced Thursday (Sept. 19) that it was expanding its network to let its FinTech and...