Giant Food Partners With Upside to Expand Personalized Savings Across All 163 Stores
Giant Food, a grocery retailer based in Landover, Maryland, has announced a new partnership with Upside, a popular digital marketplace offering cash-back rewards. Starting later this month, all 163 Giant Food locations will be accessible through the free Upside app, available on both Apple and Google platforms.
Giant Food Director of Omnichannel Loyalty and Shopper Marketing said, “At Giant Food, we’re proud to lead in grocery innovation, particularly in how we personalize the shopping experience. Partnering with Upside will help us stand out in a competitive market by delivering meaningful value to our customers every time they shop.”
Upside offers personalized, performance-based deals to consumers, encouraging engagement from shoppers beyond traditional loyalty programs. This strategic integration helps drive customer acquisition, increased visits, and higher spending without requiring any operational changes from retailers. Nick Worswick, President of Retailer Go to Market at Upside, highlighted the platform’s ability to foster sustainable business growth. Since its founding in 2016, Upside has delivered over $1 billion in cash-back rewards to consumers and connects more than 35 million users with deals at over 100,000 participating businesses nationwide, including grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Meanwhile, Giant Food’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, was named one of the Retailers of the Century by Progressive Grocer as well as one of its Most Sustainable Grocers.
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Crate & Barrel Partners With Imprint and Visa to Launch New Rewards Credit Card
Crate & Barrel Holdings (CBH) recently partnered with Imprint, a provider of co-branded credit card technology, to launch the Crate & Barrel Visa Signature® Card and CB2 Visa Signature® Card. The credit cards are designed to enhance the shopping experience across CBH’s four brands — Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids, and Hudson Grace — by offering generous rewards and modern payment options, all with no annual fee. Powered by Imprint’s innovative platform and backed by Visa, the cards aim to provide a seamless, rewarding, and personalized customer experience.
Imprint Co-Founder and CEO Daragh Murphy said, “The Crate & Barrel brand is about helping people build a home with purpose. This partnership delivers on that promise by offering a shopping and payments experience that is not only seamless and modern but also deeply personal and rewarding for Crate & Barrel’s loyal customers. By offering some of the richest customized rewards in retail and a best-in-class digital cardholder platform, Imprint continues to redefine the co-branded credit card industry.”
The new Visa Signature® cards offer cardholders 10% back in Reward Dollars on purchases made at all CBH brands and 4% back at grocery stores and other home retailers. For a limited time, shoppers can also earn 4% back at apparel retailers through March 2026. All other purchases earn 1% back in rewards. Additional benefits include early access to sales and promotions, exclusive event invitations, and milestone bonuses, including a $50 sign-up bonus for spending $1,000 outside CBH brands within 90 days, and a $100 annual reward for spending $10,000. The card also features flexible financing options, including 0% interest for up to 24 months on qualifying purchases, catering to customers furnishing or redecorating their homes.
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Williams-Sonoma & Pottery Barn Brands Launch Wicked: For Good” Collection
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, has launched an exclusive collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences inspired by the upcoming film “Wicked: For Good.” Through its brands, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Pottery Barn Teen, the retailer unveils a series of home furnishings and kitchenware collections that channel the beloved characters, settings, and the iconic pink-and-green palette of “Wicked.” This partnership brings Elphaba and Glinda’s magical world into fans’ homes, just in time for the movie’s theatrical release. Each collection is uniquely designed by in-house teams to reflect the heart of Wicked, creating timeless pieces that blend cinematic charm with everyday function.
At the heart of the Williams Sonoma collection is a line of kitchen essentials inspired by the fantastical world of Oz. Standout pieces include Le Creuset Dutch ovens in Glinda’s blush pink and Elphaba’s emerald green, alongside silicone cookie stamps, loaf pans, and mugs that bring the story to life in the kitchen. With enchanting confections, drink syrups, and themed tools, the collection aims to turn everyday cooking into a spellbinding experience. Each item is crafted to celebrate the film’s aesthetic and add a playful touch of drama and color to entertaining and daily rituals.
Pottery Barn’s Wicked collection brings the visual opulence of the film’s Art Deco settings and theatrical costumes into the home. Glamorous bedding, beaded accents, gilded glassware, and whimsical decorative pieces offer fans a chance to relive their favorite scenes in luxurious style. Meanwhile, Pottery Barn Teen’s take on the story captures the spirit of Shiz University dorm life with character-inspired trunks, bedding, and vanities in bold greens and dreamy pinks. With intricate details like hand embroidery and shaped pillows, the collection is ideal for gifting during the holiday season—or for fans looking to bring a touch of Oz into their personal space.
See the Pottery Barn Teen collection here.
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Giant Food, Upside Partner to Boost Value for Loyal Shoppers
Crate & Barrel Holdings Partners with Imprint to Launch the New Crate & Barrel and CB2 Visa Signature® Card, the Ultimate Credit Card for Home Customers
WILLIAMS SONOMA, POTTERY BARN AND POTTERY BARN TEEN LAUNCH COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY WICKED: FOR GOOD