In this paper, we study utilizing a game theoretic model, how variety seeking triggered by customer boredom may affect a firm's rewards program, pricing strategy and profits. Customer Boredom is conceptualized as a utility loss resulting from the purchase of a previously consumed brand. We...

Almost every food retailer offers them - temporary loyalty programs (TLPs). TLPs aim to enhance customer loyalty by offering enticing, product-based incentives. However, an emerging concern arises regarding the sustainability impact of these programs, and consumers have started questioning the...

This study examines Chinese hotel employees' understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) practices, with a focus on loyalty programme behaviour (LPB). Specifically, it investigates how three factors-loyalty programme (LP) awareness, LP knowledge, and LP concerns-shape employees'...

Store loyalty is a key focus for companies that want to retain their customers. One strategy for building store loyalty is to develop a loyalty program. This study aims to examine the impact of economic and non-economic benefits of the program on store loyalty, with the mediating role of the...