Did you know that nine out of ten companies currently offer some form of loyalty program for their customers?
Shopping rewards programs are effective for growing customer loyalty, but they can also provide great deals for shoppers who know how to use them or are on a budget.
While earning retailer points for each purchase is fairly common, you can also unlock special pricing, events, and perks with some retailer membership programs. So before you head to the literal or virtual mall, check out this roundup of some of the best retail loyalty programs available.
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Looking for award-winning retail rewards programs? The AdiClub ranked at the top in Bond’s Loyalty Report for 2021 and 2022. If you're an Adidas fan, join to receive:
When you join the Nordy Club, your membership covers both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores. You’ll:
At higher levels, you can also receive $200 per year in custom alterations, which can be extremely valuable. In fact, as a former employee pointed out on Reddit, bra sizing is serious business in Nordstrom’s lingerie department. The employee notes: “We even had a specific employee for those who have had breast cancer and need a bra that works for them.”
Ulta offers Ulta Beauty Rewards™ which they’ve trademarked as “the rewardiest program in beauty.” With it, you’ll receive:
An employee on Reddit notes that the Ulta app “constantly has point multipliers that can help you rack up your points” and that “multipliers almost always stack, so it’s easy to work the rewards system to your advantage.”
IKEA is a top retailer of shippable, low-cost furniture, but you can also browse their Markethall and Swedish Food Market for smaller home and gift purchases.
In terms of rewards, the IKEA Family program provides:
H&M includes a sustainability component to its loyalty program. Sign up to get:
If you’re looking for work and casual basics, check out the J. Crew Passport program. It includes:
Kohl’s offers a loyalty program that you can stack on top of frequent sales and “Kohl’s Cash” earning periods. You’ll get:
When you shop with brands that offer the best retail rewards programs, you can make your money do more for you. Another way to shop smart? Join a RaiseRight fundraising program!
Shopping through RaiseRight is the most convenient way to fundraise for your child’s school, extracurricular program, favorite nonprofit, or church. Simply shop online or buy and use RaiseRight gift cards to pay for all your expenses. You or your organization will earn up to 20% back per purchase!
RaiseRight partners with hundreds of top brands, like Walmart, Amazon, and McDonald’s—in addition to the retailers we’ve mentioned above. With so many brands to choose from, there’s something for everyone on RaiseRight, no matter your shopping style, habits, or preferences.
Here are some next steps to get the ball rolling:
If your organization is already earning with RaiseRight, you just need your enrollment code to create an account and begin fundraising right away.