Payments, Loyalty & Consumer Rights

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (620+ words) New Delhi: Online shopping in India is set to change from January 2027. The new rules will cover discounts, search results, sponsored products, product details, imported goods and fees charged by e-commerce platforms. The government has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce)…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (119+ words) Deck the Halls Holiday Market: Vendor Application Scam City of Niagara Falls Deck the Halls Holiday Market: Vendor Application Scam We have been made aware of fraudulent emails circulating that appear to be from Niagara Falls Exchange staff and invite…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (326+ words) MMD Labo Inc.'s MMD Research Institute released a survey on September 10 showing that 62.6% of consumers in Japan are conscious of so-called point economic spheres, or service ecosystems built around shared loyalty points across payments, mobile service, e-commerce and retail....

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (269+ words) No evidence credibly confirms Walmart engages in misuse of customer data involving the practice of using in-store digital shelf labels for surveillance pricing, a term defined as the act of raising or lowering prices on a per-customer basis based on…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (94+ words) Regal Entertainment Group is broadening its loyalty strategy with a middle-tier subscription that offers predictable monthly benefits while targeting customers who want more value than a free rewards program without committing to an unlimited-movie plan. Restaurant brands may need to…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (580+ words) If you regularly shop online for clothes, mobile phones or household products, this development could affect the way you make purchases. New rules for e-commerce companies will come into effect from January 1, 2027. The changes are aimed at making it harder…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (290+ words) Almost one million people have joined Avanti West Coast’s award-winning loyalty programme since it launched in June 2022. The scheme rewards frequent travellers with free Standard Premium seats and First Class tickets, as well as discounted travel and onboard food and…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (368+ words) Retailers can close the loyalty gap by designing programs around customer needs rather than individual channels. September 10, 2026 by Dr. JR Slubowski — VP of Strategic Counseling, Kobie As shopping journeys span social media, AI tools, and third-party platforms, customers want loyalty…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (651+ words) Online eyewear has reached a new phase of maturity, as consumers grow more confident purchasing prescription products digitally and as retailers invest in faster fulfillment, improved fit technology and more seamless omnichannel journeys. At the same time, competition is intensifying…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (382+ words) Press releases from both American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt on Sept. 9 state the programs "have mutually decided to not continue our enhanced relationship." However, both programs say they are "committed to preserving the benefits members can earn through the…...