Accor and Alibaba have signed a partnership to develop“digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s products and services within the Alibaba ecosystem. The deal will include … [Read more...] about Accor deal with Alibaba focusses on distribution and loyalty
Retail Loyalty
Tesco to follow subscription model for Clubcard Plus
Just weeks after Sainsbury’s launched its revamped, mobile-first new loyalty programme with personalisation at its core, we hear that Tesco is also enhancing its loyalty programme, but for this, … [Read more...] about Tesco to follow subscription model for Clubcard Plus
Sainsbury’s Nectar trial learnings go national
Plastic Nectar card sidelined as Sainsbury’s goes digital
They trialled it extensively on the Isle of Wight, and now, having proved the concept, Nectar is rolling out its digital … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s Nectar trial learnings go national
Impressive roster of speakers at 2019 Loyalty Surgery
Only three weeks to go
Sometimes it takes a stint out of the office to put things in perspective – especially if you have the opportunity to connect to leading brands and awards … [Read more...] about Impressive roster of speakers at 2019 Loyalty Surgery
Target revamps programme and credit card
US retailer Target is rolling out its revamped loyalty program nationwide in time for the American holiday season.
The launch follows an 18-month test by the discounter in six cities that … [Read more...] about Target revamps programme and credit card
John Lewis trials rewards for beauty recycling
UK department store chain John Lewis & Partners has launched a beauty packaging recycling trial working with their loyalty programme.
John Lewis loyalty card members will receive £5 off … [Read more...] about John Lewis trials rewards for beauty recyclingStrong Superdrug results attributed to loyalty product linking
Health & Beautycard membership tops 14 million
Superdrug says its Health and Beauty card membership has now reached more than 14 million members, driven by special deals for those … [Read more...] about Strong Superdrug results attributed to loyalty product linking
Gift cards retain popularity
New research by the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association (UKGCVA) shows that gift cards are maintaining their popularity - particularly with younger shoppers.
The State of the Nation … [Read more...] about Gift cards retain popularity
Shame on you Boots
What happened to the Plastics Pact?
The news that Boots has digitised its Advantage loyalty card programme was completely overshadowed today by the unexplainable news that it was … [Read more...] about Shame on you Boots
Have more sex, urges Jack Ma, to employees working 9 hour days
Monitoring possible effects of Alibaba's global ambition
Jack Ma, founder and chairman of online marketplace Alibaba, has been even more controversial than usual recently. At a group … [Read more...] about Have more sex, urges Jack Ma, to employees working 9 hour days
