Loyalty Programs

3 Ways to Drive Mobile Loyalty
June 17, 2016 at 11:00 am

Everything consumers do today seems to start and end with a smartphone, and that behavior includes their interactions with retailersโ€™ loyalty programs and rewards. Some retailers are still finding their way with loyalty in the mobile environment. The good news is that three key tactics can drive mobile loyalty to help them achieve success: moreโ€ฆ

Brooks Brothers Reveals Secret to Customer Loyalty
June 7, 2016 at 9:41 am

โ€œWeโ€™re like poker buddies,โ€ says Richard Buonomo about Mario Mirabella, his personal shopper at Brooks Brothers as he searches the shop for the right โ€˜brownish button.โ€™ โ€œHe is very picky and fussy,โ€ says Mario, a second generation master tailor at the flagship store in New York. โ€œBut we make everything perfect. Thatโ€™s what a personal shopperโ€ฆ

Taking an Omnichannel Approach to Customer Loyalty Programs
May 27, 2016 at 8:42 am

With the range of brands and products available today, consumers have an unprecedented number of options along their path to purchase, leaving retailers competing harder for consumer attention and pulling out all the stops just for a single purchase. It's important for resellers to work closely with retail partners to ensure retailers have the resources needed to connect with consumers successfully.

3 Ways Retailers Can Capitalize on Customers' Birthdays
May 24, 2016 at 10:08 am

Whether youโ€™re turning 29 for the 29th time or celebrating your first official year as an โ€œadult,โ€ thereโ€™s one day of the year thatโ€™s all about you โ€” your birthday. With all of the calls, texts, social media posts, gifts and cards, you canโ€™t help but feel pretty special, and who doesnโ€™t love that? Aโ€ฆ

The Power of the Discount
May 11, 2016 at 11:38 am

The omnichannel evolution represents a unique opportunity for retailers to create loyalty that goes deeper than club cards or cashback rewards. Empowered by technology and data, retailers can now connect with their customers across several channels to meet their needs and offer personalized service. The secret to inspiring customer loyalty isnโ€™t a plastic card inโ€ฆ

Why Running Your Own Loyalty Program is Worth It
May 6, 2016 at 10:24 am

Seventy-five percent of U.S. companies with loyalty programs generate a return on that investment. With so much success on the line, itโ€™s surprising how many retailers still outsource loyalty programs, either directly or indirectly, to third-party vendors through cash-back partnerships. Third-party loyalty partners are attractive to small and midsized retailers as they donโ€™t require in-house technology or laborโ€ฆ

Advance Auto Parts Takes to the Road for Loyalty Push
April 25, 2016 at 11:15 am

In episode 33 of Total Retail Talks, I interview Richard Mancinelli, loyalty program manager for Advance Auto Parts. Mancinelli talks about the automotive replacement parts and accessories retailer's third annual mobile tour and the value it provides in driving brand awareness and customer loyalty.