Marketing
December 6, 2019
Loyalty programs should prove their value to shoppers. Image credit: Neiman Marcus
By Sarah Jones
Consumers’ interest in signing up for loyalty programs has waned in the past few years, as privacy concerns and a lower perceived value for membership make them hesitant to enroll.
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