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Western Europe Retail Loyalty Programs 2024

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  • July 2024
  • Region: Europe
  • Emarketer
  • ID: 5990316

The UK Leads the Region’s Loyalty Revolution as Member Pricing Pays Off

Western Europe is seeing a fresh wave of loyalty program marketing as consumers look for savings opportunities during tough economic times. For retailers, loyalty programs are a win-win - enabling them to boost engagement while also gathering valuable first-party data. But in a competitive loyalty market, evolving consumer expectations are key.

Key Question: How are loyalty programs evolving - and what features are most attractive to consumers?

Key Stat: At least 90% of consumers in Europe are willing to share their personal data for loyalty points/rewards or discounts and coupons, while over 80% would share it for prizes or exclusive offers.

Here’s what’s in the full report

  • 3 Exportable files for easy reading, analysis and sharing.
  • 8 Charts: Reliable data in simple displays for presentations and quick decision making.

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Loyalty programs are back in the spotlight in Western Europe
  • The UK is leading Western Europe’s loyalty revolution
  • AI is taking Western Europe loyalty programs to the next level
  • Key takeaways for brands and retailers
  • Sources
  • Media Gallery

Charts in This Report

  • Consumers Are Willing to Exchange Personal Data for Discounts, Rewards, Exclusive Offers, and Prizes (% of adults in Europe, Nov 2023)
  • Consumers in the UK, Sweden, and Germany Are Much Less Loyal to Brands Than Consumers in the US (% of consumers in select countries who were asked about their loyalty to brands, Sep 2023)
  • 4 Types of Consumer Data
  • Gen Zers Are More Motivated Than Boomers by Experiential Rewards and a Sense of Community (% of adults in Europe, by generation, Nov 2023)
  • UK Shoppers Are Seeking Instant Discounts and Promotions From Loyalty Programs (% of UK adults, March 2024)
  • Supermarkets Are Leading on Loyalty Membership, but Other Sectors Are Also Seeing Strong Growth (% of adults in Great Britain with loyalty memberships, by sector, Jan 2022 vs. Jan 2024)
  • Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Boots Are Growing Their Retail Membership Services Faster Than Amazon (% of UK adults, June 2023 vs. Feb 2024)
  • Data Privacy Policies Are More Important Than Loyalty Programs for Keeping Customers Loyal (% of adults in Europe, Nov 2023)

Companies Mentioned

  • Amazon
  • Boots
  • Tesco
  • Sainsbury's