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(Corporate Meetings & Incentives)—In an industry first, the SITE Foundation has taken an in-depth look at market forces, both within companies and globally, that have

Loyal retail consumers are jumping ship, saying retailers are asking for too much personal information to participate in loyalty programs. The number of shoppers who said they were long-term loyal customers dropped to 77.2% this year, compared to 83.8% …

Papa John’s is giving consumers a little something extra to cheer about during Super Bowl XL in addition to their favorite teamthe chance to win free pizza.

The New York Times last week launched a points program that rewards subscribers for purchases from a wide range of businesses. The TimesPoints program gives its members points for purchases at participating restaurants, hotels and online retailers. …

An investor group will buy sporting goods retailer The Sports Authority for $1.3 billion and take the 398-store chain private. The group, led by Green Equity Investors IV (an affiliate of Los Angeles-based Leonard Green & Partners), is expected to keep …

GoDaddy.com, one of the top online registrars of domain names, is giving new meaning to employee rewards and loyalty. The Scottsdale, AZ-based company has given away $750,000 to employees via rewards, bonuses and prizes above its standard salary and …

During next month’s NBA All Star weekend, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil a lounge to provide daytime entertainment for guests and residents of the city. The Volkswagen Important People (VWIP) Lounge, which opens Feb. 17 in Houston, will take …

The Hallmark Channel is out with a new holiday sweepstakes that dangles a trip for two to Los Angeles and a VIP visit to the set of a Hallmark Channel Original movie. Starting Jan. 27, consumers can register at Hallmark Channel’s Web site or make an …

BellSouth Corp. is rewarding its residential subscribers who sign up for some of its services with up to $200 in Visa Gift cards. To qualify for the promotion, customers must sign up DSL, DirecTV, long distance or Cingular wireless services by May 4. …

Marketers are eyeing environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic for their gift and loyalty cards. Last week, card maker Arthur Blank & Co. launched a corn-based card that has the same appearance and durability of plastic cards. Blank’s CornCard …