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Nectar reveals the nation’s shopping habits

New research from Nectar has revealed the nation’s shopping habits, finding that the tradition of the weekly shop still reigns, as the majority (74%) of Brits still do one big shop per week.

Brits switch bulging handbags for digital apps, Nectar data shows

Brits are streamlining their excess baggage in a bid to achieve a lighter lifestyle, with a 50% drop in people taking a bag out with them – and a quarter of the population now trying to carry less wherever they go.

Nectar and British Airways partner allowing members to convert points into travel experiences

Nectar and British Airways have today announced a new partnership, giving customers the opportunity to convert Nectar points into Avios and plan for some truly incredible travel memories.

Sainsbury’s and Nectar reveal top food trends in 2020

Sainsbury’s reveals the top taste trends that swept the nation in 2020 as well as what food we favoured in a year like no other. Using data from 18 million Nectar customers, we can see just how the different regions

Sainsbury’s to reward bonus Nectar points to customers who buy more fruit and veg in month-long challenge

From today, Sainsbury’s customers can make their Nectar points balance go further by stocking up on fruit and vegetables, with a brand-new tracker available on the Nectar app and website for a limited time.

Younger shoppers show stronger emotional involvement with self-checkout than older consumers, Sainsbury’s study reveals

Younger shoppers show a stronger emotional involvement with self-checkout technology than older consumers and it boosts satisfaction for them as a result, a new study in Sainsbury’s stores has revealed. The project, led by Dr Nadia Olivero from the Centre

Savvy British shoppers spend £14bn in sales via deals, incentive and review websites, study shows

Increasingly savvy British consumers looking to find the best deals generated £14bn in sales via price comparison, voucher, cashback, loyalty and product review websites in 2013 – 15% more than in 2012 – according to the second annual Online Performance

UK shoppers have the highest emotional connection with Tesco, loyalty study finds

UK shoppers have the highest emotional connection with Tesco, new research into consumer loyalty programmes reveals. The study by SAS, a leader in business analytics, and retail analyst house, Conlumino, found those retailers which have invested in customer loyalty programmes, such as Tesco, Boots UK, Marks &

Over two thirds of loyalty card holders feel more faithful to a brand, study shows

Over two thirds of British shoppers (70%) say holding a loyalty card makes them feel more faithful to a particular brand. The figures, researched by leading plastic card manufacturer, Plastic Card Services, also show supermarkets rank the most highly for

The Loyalty Awards 2013 recognise outstanding achievement in loyalty industry

Outstanding achievement in the loyalty industry have been recognised at the second annual holding of The Loyalty Awards that took place on the 11 June 2013. Held in the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Mayfair and hosted by comedian

Sainsbury’s market share hits 10-year high on consistent like-for-like sales growth

Sainsbury’s has secured its highest market share for a decade following 33 consecutive quarters of like-for-like sales growth. Announcing preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 16 March 2013, Sainsbury’s said it had outperformed the market, lifting its share to

Payments specialist pinpoints four top retail technology trends for 2013

Jon Worley, director of customer interactions at payment solutions specialist, The Logic Group, predicts the key retail technology trends for 2013 2012 has been a tough year for the high street, with retailers struggling to drive sales and many high street