Grocery store loyalty cards promise discounts and special offers, but some are actually designed to make consumers spend more, not less. Instead of helping you save, they use tactics and pricing ...

Sure, it’s not very flattering to pull out a key chain full of not only keys, but also those cards from all the stores you visit, often and not so often. But there’s a reason grocery stores and other ...

Store loyalty programs used to be simple: You’d get a punch card at a local sub shop, buy eight sandwiches and get your ninth for free. It felt like a transparent “thank you” for your business. But ...

Whether you’re shopping for clothes, accessories or home items, getting rewarded for your spending is one way to reduce the ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — They promise discounts on gas, groceries, and more — but at what cost? Retail loyalty programs offer tempting perks yet often come with a hidden price: your privacy. “So, there’s a ...

A look at the hidden tradeoffs behind loyalty-driven growth — and how to avoid inheriting risks you didn't design for.

MORRISONS is making a major change to its More Card loyalty scheme. IThe shake-up is part of what bosses are calling an “old school” twist, aimed especially at shoppers who don’t want to fuss with ...