Loyalty Programs

While sweepstakes might bring to mind simple tactics often tacked onto holiday, Super Bowl or back-to-school marketing campaigns, they can actually help your brand boost customer loyalty in a big way. When executed correctly, sweepstakes are effective, scalable and cost-effective amplifiers that engage consumers and motivate a variety of strategic behaviors across the customer lifecycle…

2023 is poised to bring new challenges to retailers as economic uncertainty comes to a head, and consumers focus on getting the most out of their dollar. Luckily, the past few years have provided ample opportunities for retailers to double down on engagement strategies and learn how to survive challenging times. Let’s dive into three…

The holiday shopping season is upon us and retailers are keen to understand what will drive consumer spending this year. With global supply chain issues and inflation on the rise, consumers are changing their spending habits. According to the recent Q3 Gift Card Gauge from Fiserv, economic factors are already having a significant impact on…

In episode 374 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Deb Hannah, senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications at Shoe Carnival, one of the nation’s largest family footwear retailers and parent company of Shoe Station. Hannah discusses the integration of Shoe Station into the Shoe Carnival business following its recent acquisition (0:50),…

Disney+ announced the launch of a new test that will allow subscribers to shop exclusive merchandise from brands including Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Animation Studios, and Pixar directly from the detail pages of select movies, series and shorts on the streaming service. The shop will be available to Disney+ primary profiles in the U.S. with users…

Retail loyalty programs of all types are seeing significant adoption and participation growth. Starbucks, for example, announced in its Q2 2022 report that members of its Starbucks Rewards program increased by 17 percent to 26.7 million active members. Those members represent over half the company’s revenues. In grocery, Albertsons Companies began 2022 with 30 million…

In episode 370 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Sara Griffin, senior vice president of marketing at Saks OFF 5th. Griffin discusses why the retailer recently launched its new OFF 5TH Rewards tender-neutral loyalty program (0:43), how customer feedback informed the design of the rewards offerings (2:31), and how customers can utilize the…

This episode was recorded live at CRMC 2022 in Chicago. In episode 367 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Bryan Yuris, vice president of performance marketing at Express, a modern, multichannel apparel and accessories brand for men and women. Listen in as Yuris discusses his career background and current role (0:45), as well…

As back-to-school season kicks into high gear and holiday-driven spending looms in the distance, retailers across the country are using loyalty point programs to build relationships with customers and incentivize them to return for future purchases, driven by the promise of discounts, perks, exclusive benefits and more. However, over the last year, and especially during…

In episode 365 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Brigitte Barron, director of global CRM and customer growth at e.l.f. Beauty, vegan, cruelty-free professional affordable makeup and skincare products. In the wide-ranging interview, Barron discusses her responsibilities at e.l.f., the brand's recently enhanced omnichannel loyalty program, how the company tracks loyalty rewards data on customer purchases across its retail partners, and much more.