As a critical customer retention tool, loyalty programs play a vital role in helping companies maintain their customers. The challenge that pharmacies and drugstores face, however, is to find new ways to innovate and keep a rapidly-growing...Read More

Albertson’s Tests Self-Checkout Only StoreAlbertson’s opened its first store with no traditional checkout lanes. The self-checkout-only model recently opened in Boise, Idaho. The store is transitioning its traditional lanes to assisted...Read More

Wendy's announced a new global restaurant design standard, Global Next Gen, for enhanced customer, crew and digital experiences. Wendy’s new restaurant builds will feature an optimized layout and next-generation technology to...Read More

In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in consumer behavior, especially where it concerns brand loyalty. Points and discounts are no longer enough to keep customers motivated. Brands must reimagine their loyalty programs to meet...Read More

U.S. inflation rates reached a 40-year high in February,1 and there's a growing consensus among experts that inflation is currently a key threat to the economy.2President Joe Biden acknowledged this consensus in his State of the Union address...Read More

The power of positive word-of-mouth is one of the fundamental truths of marketing. In a field that is undergoing seismic shifts, from data privacy to the metaverse, the superior impact of having your fans recommend your brand is undisputed. It...Read More

Chipotle Releases Fan-Inspired Lemonade-Scented CandleChipotle recently introduced a limited-edition lemonade-scented candle to celebrate National Lemonade Day. In a tongue-in-cheek manner, the company designed the candle to look like a Chipotle...Read More

For a brand, discovering a customer who not only purchases frequently, but actually goes out of their way to promote and represent the brand to others is akin to hitting the jackpot. This brand lover is essentially providing free marketing for the...Read More

Welcome to the next generation of marketing strategies that actually work.Navigating today’s marketing landscape is a tricky task and marketers are feeling the pressure to increase results while the martech and advertising infrastructure...Read More

Uber to Discontinue Free Uber Rewards ProgramUber announced it is discontinuing its free rewards program, Uber Rewards, on November 1st. Users can redeem points up until the final day on October 31st. The program has been active since 2018 and...Read More