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If you're a foodie, Montréal is where it’s at 🍽️ A city full of culture and a food scene that delivers on every level.

Steak, sweets, and fresh bowls all in one city. And no, this isn’t sponsored…just genuinely too good not to mention 😄

New series alert 🚨 We’re spotlighting DataCandy-powered eateries across different cities to bring you food inspo, local favourites, and hidden gems 🍽️

Toronto brings the variety: thin-crust pizza, stacked sandwiches, and craft cocktails for every kind of craving.

And tying it all together? Great rewards powered by DataCandy 🍬

Dad taught me a lot of things. But, so did I.

He taught me how to change a tire, and I taught him how to maximize loyalty rewards.😌

This Father’s Day, make sure dad is signed up for the loyalty programs that give him the perks… so you can also enjoy the perks.

Everyone wins (mostly me)

With the FIFA World Cup beginning today, we're looking back at how Mr. Puffs turned a global sporting event into valuable member engagement ⚽

Mr. Puffs achieved 317% loyalty membership growth in just two weeks by combining:
🏆 A compelling incentive: 6 free puffs
🥇 A campaign tied to a major sporting moment
📱 Ongoing engagement that kept customers checking in and coming back

The results were more members, higher member sales, and increased customer spend.

Read the full case study to see how Mr. Puffs turned fan excitement into customer action: https://datacandy.com/resources/mr-puffs-case-study?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia

In a world of “giving and receiving, as well as having and sharing,” gift cards deserve a little Friends-level analysis ☕🎁

We break down 6 different buyer personas when it comes to gift cards, including:
📝 Monica Geller (The Planner)
⏰ Joey Tribbiani (The Last-Minute Gifter)
🎨 Phoebe Buffay (The Meaningful Gifter)

👀 Curious to see how Ross, Rachel, and Chandler buy gift cards? Read the whole blog to find out: https://datacandy.com/resources/which-friends-character-is-your-gift-card-customer-6-buyer-personas-explained?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia

The sun’s out. And so are new customers ☀️

Warmer weather naturally brings more people through your doors, but the real opportunity is what happens after their first visit.

A strong loyalty program is what turns those one-time guests into regulars and helps you build steady traffic beyond the busy season.

Here’s how to start making it work for you:
✅ Make joining your loyalty program feel effortless
✅ Focus on what actually motivates customers to return
✅ Keep engagement going without overwhelming them

👉 Read the full blog for practical tips on how to capitalize on the summer rush and drive repeat visits: https://datacandy.com/resources/from-tourist-season-to-data-season-why-your-summer-guests-hold-the-keys-to-year-round-growth?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia

It’s Ta**us season…aka peak thrift, treat-yourself energy ♉🛍️

But what keeps thrift shoppers coming back? Not just deals. The right perks.

♌ Leos want VIP access to the best finds
♍ Virgos want simple, easy-to-earn rewards
♎ Libras want perks they can share with friends
♏ Scorpios want exclusive, hidden offers

Because the best loyalty programs feel as personal as the perfect thrift find.

👉 Read the full blog for all 6 perks and see which thrift perk matches your sign: https://datacandy.com/resources/6-proven-loyalty-perks-your-thrift-shoppers-will-love?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia

Everyone loves getting rewarded for buying the products they already use.

That’s exactly why SKU-based promotions work so well. They’re targeted, relevant, and actually drive action.

We break down 3 real examples of SKU-based promotions and what makes them so effective. Here’s a quick sneak peek into how they work:

✅ Focus on specific products instead of broad, one-size-fits-all discounts
✅ Encourage higher spend through targeted bundles and incentives
✅ Promote key or high-margin items strategically

When offers are tied to what customers already want, engagement and spend naturally follow.

👉 Read the full blog to see how to apply these strategies to your loyalty program: https://datacandy.com/resources/3-examples-of-sku-based-loyalty-program-promotions-that-actually-worked?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia

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