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Krispy Kreme Loyalty Program Tops 17 Million Amid Digital Shift

February 26, 2026
Krispy Kreme earnings
Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase
Mobile Commerce // February 24, 2026

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Banks Shift Loyalty From Points to Everyday Payments
Loyalty & Rewards // February 17, 2026

For decades, loyalty followed a familiar rhythm: Consumers earned points on credit card purchases and redeemed them later, often after months of accumulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins
Earnings // February 03, 2026

PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Starbucks Brings Back Tiered Rewards Program
Loyalty & Rewards // January 29, 2026

Starbucks is preparing to launch an updated version of its loyalty rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase

February 24, 2026
The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Banks Shift Loyalty From Points to Everyday Payments

February 17, 2026
For decades, loyalty followed a familiar rhythm: Consumers earned points on credit card purchases and redeemed them later, often after months of accumulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins

February 03, 2026
PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete...

More Than Half of All Suppliers Take Instant Payment When Offered

December 23, 2025
Instant payouts are no longer just about speed. They are reshaping how companies and consumers define an ongoing financial relationship. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Krispy Kreme Loyalty Program Tops 17 Million Amid Digital Shift

February 26, 2026
Krispy Kreme is pivoting the business model of its doughnut shops. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Starbucks Brings Back Tiered Rewards Program

January 29, 2026
Starbucks is preparing to launch an updated version of its loyalty rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

PAR Technology to Add In-Store Consumer Data by Acquiring Bridg

January 26, 2026
PAR Technology aims to continue its efforts to combine previously disjointed foodservice technology solutions by acquiring identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform Bridg, a division of Cardlytics. Get the Full...

Bilt and Verifone Team to Combine Loyalty and Identity

January 08, 2026
Rent-based rewards program Bilt launched a partnership with payments technology provider Verifone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...