PYMNTS-MonitorEdge-May-2024

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.

Sezzle Offers Rewards for On-Time BNPL Payments
Sezzle Offers Rewards for On-Time BNPL Payments
May 01, 2024  |  BNPL

Payments platform Sezzle wants to reward users to stay on top of their bills.  To that end, the company on Wednesday (May 1) announced the launch of...

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Real Madrid, Ouro Deal Nets Big Wins in Financial Innovation
Real Madrid, Ouro Deal Nets Big Wins in Financial Innovation
April 26, 2024  |  Partnerships

In today’s digital age, the combination of innovative financial products and a loyal, international fanbase holds the potential for significant market disruption. The recent collaboration...

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Albertsons: Digital Rewards Keep Shoppers Spending
Albertsons: Digital Rewards Keep Shoppers Spending
April 22, 2024  |  Earnings

As ongoing financial challenges have grocery shoppers more cautious about their purchasing, many are seeking out digital rewards.  In its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 financial...

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JCPenney Launches Rewards and Credit Program
JCPenney Launches Rewards and Credit Program
April 17, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

JCPenney has debuted its Rewards and Credit Program, a free loyalty program for customers. “Last year, JCPenney announced a $1 billion reinvestment plan to further...

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Wendy’s Launches AI-Driven Loyalty Platform to Deliver Customized Rewards
Wendy’s Launches AI-Driven Loyalty Platform to Deliver Customized Rewards
March 31, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

In an era where customer loyalty is as fleeting as the latest trend, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential game-changer, empowering businesses to...

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41% of U.S. Shoppers Demand Digital Rewards
41% of U.S. Shoppers Demand Digital Rewards
March 29, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As retailers look to meet consumers’ digital expectations, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, loyalty rewards can go a long way.  By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’...

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Walmart and Amazon Compete for Deal-Seeking Electronics Customers
Walmart and Amazon Compete for Deal-Seeking Electronics Customers
March 22, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart is looking to MacBooks to drive up its share of consumer electronics spending as Amazon continues to widen its lead in the category. The...

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EU Regulation Forces Retailers to Rethink Loyalty Programs
EU Regulation Forces Retailers to Rethink Loyalty Programs
March 18, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Read anything about the recent March 7 enforcement date for the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) and you’ll inevitably see a focus on big tech companies,...

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American Express Taps Point.me to Facilitate Using Points for Flights
American Express Taps Point.me to Facilitate Using Points for Flights
March 11, 2024  |  Travel Payments

American Express has partnered with point.me to make it easier for cardholders to find and book flights with their rewards points. Point.me, a points and travel reward...

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