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09/02/2010

Citibank: New choices in checking to reward customers

Starwood Hotels & Resorts launches its first application for BlackBerry Smartphones

NFL and Barclaycard launch new credit card program

A|Club celebrates its second anniversary

09/01/2010

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa joins Stash Hotels Reward Program

Choice Hotels Scandinavia relaunches club card

Hyatt and Marriott launch new Fall loyalty promos

FNBO Direct launches debit card reward program

Educators awarded $4.5 million through Walmart Teacher Rewards Program

Borders launches new paid Rewards Plus loyalty program

Target launching Electronics Trade-In Program

08/26/2010

National Car Rental offers Eighth Annual One-Two-Free Promotion for Emerald Club Members

India: Kingfisher Airlines partners with HSBC for rewards conversion

Earn bonus points at Choice Hotels

Regions Bank introduces personalized CheckCards

Warwick International Hotels offers Mobile Booking

PrintCountry.com launches Happy Points Reward Program

08/25/2010

UK: British Gas launches Generation Green Program for schools

Korean Air makes changes to Skypass loyalty program

MilkPEP launches mobile rewards program

Mobile Banking gaining in popularity with the Underbanked

Capital One Canada and Delta Air Lines announce partnership

Hotels look to pay checked bag fees to increase business

Chile, Brazil Airlines plan merger

08/24/2010

Pilot, Flying J merge loyalty programs

New Gift Card rules now in effect

Etisalat offers double More reward points to online service users

AmEx launches the Pass

08/19/2010

Study: Fewer issuers launching debit rewards programs

Seattle Bank introduces the first-ever Seahawks-Branded banking products

New Macy’s American Express Card provides brand new privileges and benefits

Hilton Worldwide named official hotel partner of Little League

Social Rewards launches loyalty program

HBO, Showtime use mobile social network to reward loyalty

Facebook launches Facebook Places

08/18/2010

American Airlines rolls out fee-based Express Seats

Bangkok: Fuji Group introduces Fuji Smart Life Privileges card

Valero launches Rewards Club

Citi to deploy MasterCard inControl

NRA survey states QSR guest loyalty programs help increase business - so why so few programs?

Shopkick app - get points for shopping

08/17/2010

Sears and Kmart bring back Christmas Club card

Neiman Marcus launches mobile shopping site

JetBlue Airways brings back All You Can Jet

UK: Sainsbury’s announces two new iPhone apps.

08/13/2010

Australia: Qantas raises goal for Frequent Flyer members

08/12/2010

Restaurants offering perks for diners

Jo-Ann offers rewards to Teachers

EBay rolls out shopping rewards program

Three stays at Aloft or Element hotels earns a free night

Delta launches social media Ticket Window

Expedia.com adds Hilton Worldwide to Green Hotel Program

Metro expands loyalty program

Germany: Danisches Bettenlager agrees long-term cooperation with Payback

iTasti D-lite rewards members for using Twitter & Foursquare

08/11/2010

Virgin Airlines allows program members to earn points or miles on all sister-branded airlines

ADIB and Etihad Airways partner to launch new co-branded card

Republic Services partners with RecycleBank

Kerr Drug expands mobile rewards program

Bi-Lo up for sale

JAL looks to withdraw from hotel operations

Westin exclusive hotel sponsor for the US Open

Sri Lanka: Sampath Bank launches cobranded card with Bar Association

08/06/2010

Sephora launches Beauty to Go Mobile Shopping Experience

08/05/2010

Sears’ ’Win 1 Billion Points’ campaign picks Rebuilding Together as charity

Lenox Hotel joins Stash Hotel Rewards

Icelandair and Alaska Airlines announce frequent flier partnership

Rite Aid wellness+ members can now chat online with a pharmacist

Republic Services and Recycle Bank partner to serve more than 1 million U.S. households

American Airlines Offers Award Flights for Fewer AAdvantage Miles

Starplex Cinemas Stadium 14 launches Star Rewards Program

Air France renews Hertz partnership

08/04/2010

Shoppers Optimum celebrates 10th anniversary

New Zealand: Airline launches Starfish card

Have a Coke, a million points and a smile

eBay Bucks Rewards program now open to all US users

Hilton HHonors offers free wireless to elite members

08/03/2010

Speedway SuperAmerica announces Speedy Rewards Pay Card

Points.com expands offering, enhances website

07/29/2010

AmEx and US Airways partner to add club access for Platinum Card and Centurion members

Giant Pharmacy purchases now earn gas rewards

Hey loyalty, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!

Giant Eagle set shorter expiration period for fuel rewards

Providence Airport starts reward program for frequent parkers

CardStar adds Foursquare to loyalty card app

Delhaize America launches great grocery giveaway

ShopRite lets shoppers save coupons to loyalty card

Malaysia: RealRewards expects 10 percent growth in Privilege members

Safeway testing new loyalty program in Hawaii

SCVNGR mobile game now offering rewards

Affinia Hotels Partners with Stash Hotel Rewards

IHG first hotel to reward for geolocation check-ins

MedTera and HealthPrize Partner to educate and incentivize patients

Latvia: Radisson Blu and Park Inn Hotels joins BalticMiles

TravelCenters of America launches UltraOne Rewards Program

07/26/2010

Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental Re-launch Cash-In Club

Points.com partners with Alitalia

Shell and Kroger expand fuel points program

Tropicana Entertainment to launch new Trop Advantage player reward program

07/23/2010

Which debit rewards will reign after financial reform?

IHG Launches Priority Club Rewards App for Android

Hotel Duval joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

Could the new financial reform law cause U.S. Bank to end debit rewards?

Epsilon reveals consumer engagement opportunities for credit card marketers

How many psychologists does it take to change a loyalty program?

Sears and Kmart offer a billion points to lucky member, half to charity

07/22/2010

Skywest and Virgin Blue enter into partnership

Discover Card expands rewards program

07/19/2010

JetBlue Airways’ TrueBlue launches point program for GetAways vacation packages

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways expand partnership

Taco John’s launches My Town Mania loyalty program

Boyd launches B Connected Mobile for the iPhone

UK: Orange adds online video channel to movie loyalty program

07/16/2010

JetBlue Airways announces the grand opening of ShopTrue

Hong Kong: Wyndham Rewards giving away millions of points this summer

07/15/2010

Chase Community Giving announces winning charities for Summer 2010 Program

07/14/2010

MasterCard and Major League Baseball launch Priceless Perks

07/13/2010

Priority Club Rewards and Chase Card Services launch new travel card

07/12/2010

GreenSaver announces partnership with AIR MILES Reward Program

Germany: Best Western joins Payback

07/08/2010

MasterCard Worldwide launches MasterCard MarketPlace app

07/07/2010

UK: Canbet Casino revamps loyalty program

07/06/2010

India: HP launches reward program for partners

UK: Hotels.com adds loyalty program