Tag Archives: customer loyalty

The Most Popular Supermarkets by State

Did you know that there are really no national supermarket chains in the United States, except for those operated by retail giants Walmart and Target (both of which have supermarkets in many of their big-box stores)? As a result, supermarket popularity … Continue reading

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Worldwide Growth in Restaurant Loyalty Programs

Some restaurants have had customer loyalty programs for years; others are newer to the game. In any event, restaurants globally are more involved with customer loyalty programs than ever before. However, although customer enrollment is growing; many people don’t actively … Continue reading

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What Was Hot in Technology? 20 Years Ago!

We tend to spend a lot of time looking at the “hot new things,” such as connected vehicles, virtual assistants, and a lot more. But, as retailers, we infrequently look back at the past to see what was hot then … Continue reading

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