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Starbucks Celebrates Record Q1 2024 Rewards Program Member Spend
Coffee giant Starbucks experienced a record quarter in Q1 2024 (ending December 31, 2023) that included an increased Starbucks Rewards loyalty program membership, bringing the number to 34.3M U.S. active participants. This represents a 13% year-over-year increase for the quarter.
To capitalize on the milestone achievement, the brand is leveraging its Deep Brew data and AI platform to drill down to specific Rewards member cohorts with plans to provide more relevant purchase incentives, creating an enhanced loyalty experience for program members.
“We’re also laser-focused on ensuring our customers can personalize their orders in whatever way they want. One example is helping customers find products based on dietary needs,” says Starbucks’ CEO Laxman Narasimhan.
Starbucks’ efforts are focused on its app. Over 30% of all purchases were made through its mobile order and pay functionalities, and the brand intends to increase new loyalty signups and encourage frequency with existing members by offering digital options. Allowing personal cup use and improved accuracy in wait times will further enhance the mobile ordering experience.
Additionally, Starbucks is piloting a program with Gopuff in its micro-fulfillment centers to enable overnight order delivery.
“We talk a lot about our personalization capabilities at Starbucks, but truly, that job is never done because as new technologies and capabilities come online, we are grabbing those and integrating them into our system,” says Brady Brewer, EVP and CMO at Starbucks.
Learn more about the Starbucks Rewards program here: https://www.starbucks.com/rewards
There’s ‘Room In Your HeartSM’ at Red Roof®
Red Roof® is offering guests lodging at any Red Roof Inn®, Red Roof PLUS+®, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®, or The Red Collection® property a 15% discount on their stays from February 1-29, 2024, with 5% of the purchase price going to Canine Companions® (terms and conditions apply). The Red Roof program, called Room In Your HeartSM (RIYH), benefits the vital charitable organization serving those living with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Canine Companions provides service dogs to those in need for free.
“Giving back is part of Red Roof’s DNA, and through Room In Your Heart and our partnership with Canine Companions, we are able to make a difference and improve people’s lives. Over the past three years, Red Roof has donated more than $100,000 to Canine Companions,” says Marina MacDonald, Red Roof's Chief Marketing Officer.
“We’re grateful for Red Roof and travelers who continue to support our life-changing mission through the Room In Your Heart program this February,” adds Jeanine Konopelski, Vice President of Marketing and Advocacy for Canine Companions.
Travelers must book their rooms and complete their stays during February 2024.
Learn more about RIYH at: https://www.redroof.com/deals/national-deals/room-in-your-heart
Unlimited Coffee for Einstein Bros.’s Shmear Society Rewards Members.
The new Unlimited Free Coffee program offered by Einstein Bros. Bagels is another perk for members of Shmear Society Rewards. Hot or cold, members can get a cup of Joe of any size with an in-app purchase or online. The reward is available daily and can save members $3+ per visit.
“At Einstein Bros., our job is to deliver the best breakfast out there, and there’s nothing better than knowing you saved money while sipping a delicious cup of joe and enjoying your fresh-baked breakfast sandwich,” says Chef Chad Thompson, Head of Culinary Innovation at Einstein Bros. Bagels.
New members of the rewards program will receive Unlimited Free Coffee for the month in which they sign up. The benefit will continue as long as they make another purchase in the next calendar month.
Learn more about Unlimited Free Coffee here: https://www.einsteinbros.com/free-coffee/
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