Rewards Programs

• Who really wins as companies continue loyalty program push?

  More companies continue to announce loyalty rewards programs, with retail and consumer experts saying it's being used to 'lock in' customers.

  Consumer

  Sep 15
  
• Sobeys parent company sees Q4 profit grow as food inflation nears 10% in Canada

  Empire Company Ltd. said it's focusing on negotiating down prices with its suppliers to keep groceries affordable for Canadians as food inflation soars.

  Money

  Jun 22, 2022
  
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• Tim Hortons launches rewards program — here’s how it compares to the competition

  Tims Rewards comes long after some of the coffee chain's biggest competitors, such as Starbucks and McDonald's, launched their own rewards systems.

  Money

  Mar 21, 2019
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• Revamped Air Miles rewards a big win for consumer rights after troubled year: expert

  Following a firestorm over its now cancelled expiration policy, Air Miles has announced "enhancements" to its loyalty program.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2017
• Most reward plans have expiry policies: Here’s what you need to know

  Air Miles isn't the only reward program that has an expiry policy. Here's a look at the terms and conditions of some popular loyalty programs in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2016
• Starbucks to water down its rewards program

  The coffee chain says its loyalty program will award stars based on the dollars spent starting in April. Currently, people earn a star for each transaction.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2016
• Lower swipe fee, fewer rewards? Credit card perks may take hit

  One potential downside to this week's decision to slash swipe fees collected by Visa and MasterCard: Your rewards program could see its perks cut.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2014
• Choosing the right travel reward credit card

  With so many travel reward credit cards on the market, just narrowing it all down to a manageable list is enough to want a vacation.

  Money

  Jan 23, 2014