A robust loyalty program is a surefire way to win over consumers in a competitive field. A new rewards program from the San Francisco 49ers serves to reflect some major ongoing trends in retail loyalty, including making a program as simple as possible. What's fueling better loyalty programs and rewards?  Read More...

Increasingly, the physical and digital worlds are converging. Consumers can shop anywhere, anytime — and yet, many still choose to go to the store (at least to pick up items bought online). The latest How We Will Pay report analyzes consumers’ usage of connected devices and their role in enabling everyday connected purchasing experiences. These are some of the connected takeaways.  Read More...

Setting Retail Goals With Sustainability And Subscriptions

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are aiming to bring sustainability to industries such as chocolate, while merchants look to provide compelling subscription offerings. How are DTC brands looking to clean up the chocolate supply chain with the help of blockchain tech, and how are merchants driving innovation with subscriptions?  Read More...