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Supermarkets: How to Build a Winning Loyalty Program

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One of the earliest loyalty programs came out of the grocery sector. Broadly speaking, most of the chains’ loyalty efforts have been in proprietary, albeit digitalized versions of the original S&H program: collecting in order to redeem for rewards, some digital couponing, and pushing out offers via a mobile app.

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In loyalty, entrepreneurial leaders will win

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Many of those best practices are highly capital-efficient – so the best entrepreneurial loyalty leaders have produced big successes from relatively little. A few years ago, we interviewed Steve Hoban , who launched the Smart Shopper loyalty scheme for South Africa’s Pick ‘n’ Pay grocery chain back in 2011.

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Interview with Steve Hoban, Master Loyalty Marketer

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Chuck Ehredt sat down with Steve Hoban, who recently returned to the UK after spending 11 years working for Pick n Pay in South Africa, to discuss brand collaboration in loyalty schemes. In such a context, the extra value that a loyalty program can deliver to customers was probably meaningful to many people.

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Customers not feeling “a little love back from Starbucks”

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Stabucks UK has a lot of unhappy customers today after the company decided to change the terms of their loyalty program. Now it seems that Facebook is buzzing with caffeinated complaints because of the changes as consumers post everything from their disappointments to threats of shredding their loyalty cards.

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Can personal customer service survive in a digital world?

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If all goes well during a purchase or service, chances are the tweets, emails, and text message applications so readily available have helped to engage our customers with loyalty programs, discounts, rewards, and product information. How to improve customer service in the digital world Wachovia turned into Wells Fargo in March 2011.

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Leveraging NPS to Drive Revenue and ROI

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Between 2007 and 2011, Apple’s NPS soared from 58% to an impressive 72%. Engage with them through personalized communication, and exclusive offers to show your appreciation for their loyalty. Create Advocacy Programs: Develop structured advocacy programs that incentivize promoters to spread the word about your brand.

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Providing the customer service that your customers deserve

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Appreciation: Remember to offer “thank-you” after every sale and remember to show appreciation to customers by loyalty programs and special discounts. How to improve customer service in the digital world Wachovia turned into Wells Fargo in March 2011. The conversion.