Positive outcomes of loyalty programs are clear for firms, yet little research examines customer perceptions. To address this gap, this article investigates various perceived benefits of loyalty programs using a multi-benefit framework based on utilitarian, hedonic, and relationship literature....

This research aims at shedding some light on the ways in which French retailers have built their marketing capabilities between 1990 and 2010. The research identifies various factors essentially related to changes in the growth regime that may explain why these retailers have engaged...

We first propose a typology of loyal customers based upon a set of perceived benefits derived from the participation to a loyalty program (utilitarian, hedonic and recognition benefits). We then explore the relationships between these benefits and various relational variables (commitment, trust...

Previous research on loyalty programs is mainly characterized by the use of panel data and measures of repurchase behavior. This is a rather short-term approach that contrasts with the objective of strengthening retailer-customer bonds. In this article, we draw on relationship marketing...

From the 90’s onwards, retailers’ marketing resources have been mainly developed through the recruitment of qualified managers and the establishment of partnerships with service providers and suppliers. However, our research shows that overall marketing competency relies less on the...