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How loyalty programs are changing, by industry.
At its investor day, McDonald's said its rewards program will move to tiers that separate frequent guests from occasional ones. What tiering changes for a program built on flat points.
Source: Reuters
The co-branded card is closing; the free Kroger shopper rewards program, where members earn and redeem points, carries on.
Source: ConsumerAffairsFrom the archive
Price Chopper/Market 32 reworked AdvantEdge Rewards as part of a low-price campaign, with 2% back through November 7 and receipts that show the cash value of points.
Source: Grocery Dive
Free nights now start at 5,000 points (down from 7,500) and a new 45,000-point top tier joins the 15,000 and 30,000 tiers.
Source: Upgraded Points
White Castle says the program saved members $5.1 million over the past year, and it launched a new season of member-only offers.
Source: QSR Web
Shoppers can link their Albertsons and Chevron Texaco Rewards accounts and combine grocery-earned rewards for up to $1.50 off per gallon in most markets.
Source: Customer Experience Dive
Carnival Rewards went live on September 1: members earn stars on cruise fares, casino play and onboard spend, and lifetime status ends for most future members.
Source: USA Today
From December 8, 2026, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn status credits through everyday spending and carry unused credits into the next year, capped by tier.
Source: Upgraded PointsShowing all 8 briefs
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