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John Deere Adds Equipment Software Updates to Mobile App Experience   The agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere has added self-repair support to its mobile app, Equipment Mobile. Customers can now download software updates directly to 4G-connected equipment using the app. The updates include product enhancements and general improvements to equipment performance.     […]

Old Mutual Partners with Comarch to Launch Loyalty Program in Namibia   The African financial services company Old Mutual has launched its customer loyalty program in Namibia. Powered by the global IT provider Comarch, Old Mutual Rewards issues points for taking online financial assessments, using savings and repayment calculators, and completing […]

The fashion retailer Maurices has partnered with Afterpay to give customers the option to pay for purchases in installments. Shoppers at the brand’s online store can now pay in four weekly installments without fees or interest.   "Our goal is to make fashion more accessible and affordable by minimizing financial barriers […]

Best Buy Offers 1-Hour Delivery on DoorDash Marketplace   Best Buy has joined the DoorDash Marketplace, becoming the first national consumer electronics retailer to sell on the local commerce platform. Customers can now purchase merchandise from local Best Buy locations and have it delivered to their doorstep within an hour, on […]

The clothing retailer J.Crew will launch a co-branded Mastercard in the first half of 2024. Issued by the consumer finance company Synchrony, the card will offer rewards on purchases made wherever Mastercard is accepted. Members of the J. Crew Passport loyalty program will earn additional benefits and tier-qualifying points when […]

Macy’s Names Sharon Otterman Chief Market Officer   Macy’s has named Sharon Otterman the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer. Otterman will assume the leadership role on December 11 and report to Tony Spring, President and CEO-elect of the department store chain.    Otterman will lead Macy’s marketing organization, which manages branding, media […]

Air France-KLM and Etihad Expand Loyalty Program Partnership   Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways this week expanded the partnership between their respective loyalty programs. Members of Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue and Etihad Guest can now earn and redeem points at the same rate when flying on any of the three carriers. […]

IndiGo to Offer Premium Seating in 2024    India’s largest airline, IndiGo, plans to introduce premium seating next year.  The premium cabin on the low-price carrier will have eight rows with two seats on each side. The seats will provide 36 inches of legroom, 6 inches more than the standard seats. […]

AIR MILES Debuts Receipt-Scanning Technology for Bonus Rewards    Members of Canada’s largest loyalty coalition, the AIR MILES® Reward Program, can now earn bonus miles by scanning grocery receipts on their smartphones. The AIR MILES Receipts feature on the program app allows members to check for offers on select products at […]