06_Asia_Customer_Loyalty_PrereadPublication
2025 H&B Asia Customer Loyalty Discussion Apr 2025
Background of BU Loyalty Program
TWN
SGP
MLY
THA
PHP
IND
VNM
TUR
Start of loyalty program launch date
2008 Jul
2009 Jul
2010 Sep Touch & Go 2013 Dec
2009 Jun
2018 Sep
2018 Jan
2019 Jan
2014 Jun
10,000 VND = 1pt 0.1-0.9 pt, round up to 1 pt
Watsons Card : P200 = 1pt
20,000 IDR = 1 points
2024 earn rate
every NT$1 = 1 pt every S$5 = 1pt
every RM1 = 1pt every 25baht = 1pt
every 1TL = 1pt
300pts = NT$1 (min NT$1, unless special promo)
1 pt = P1.00 (min 20pts to redeem)
20pts = S$1 (min S$1)
200pts = RM1 (min 2pt for RM0.01)
500pts = 50 baht (1PT=0.1 Baht)
100 pts = 1TL (min 1pt = 0.01 TL)
2024 burn rate
1 Point = IDR 100 100 pts = 5000 VND
Point Value (Lccy) (1pt = how much) Point Value (HKD) (1pt = how much) 2021 issued point redemption % 2022 issued point redemption %
0.0033
0.0500
0.0050
0.1000
0.0100
0.0100
50.0000 0.017000
0.0100
0.000878
0.296000
0.008850
0.024000
0.001454
0.000005
0.002600
70% 71%
88% 83%
49% 53%
42% 36%
45% 51%
50% 48%
20% 15%
44% 64%
Remarks
Watsons card
2024 Provision % 2025 Provision %
85% 85%
90% 90%
70% 70%
70% 60%
85% 85%
75% 75%
75% 75%
75% 75%
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BU Sharing
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Taiwan
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Customer Trends
Super-aged Society & Declining Birthrate
Customization Shopping Experience
Opportunities
Opportunities
Threats
Threats
Beauty x Health opportunity – health conscious in younger group and beauty seekers in elder group AI supported higher efficiency in store operation and HO work
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Increase store productivity: newness, refit, space optimization, and relocation Continue investing in social and online
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Declining population
Aggressive store expansion of competitors
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Rising operational costs & hiring difficulties
Online pure player’s investment
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Sustainability: “eco - active” consumers increase
Rational Spending
Threats
Opportunities
Opportunities
Threats
Unstable global status Slowing non-food market momentum: less impulse buying & non-essential purchase
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Provide tangible evidence to sustainability claims “Go Green’ & “Sustainable Choices” project (leverage suppliers)
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OB – value for money
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Higher cost of sustainable materials & certifications Lack of sustainable sources
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CRM – good price and promotion; member experience and rewards
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Source: Euromonitor, Nielson Shopper Trend, Kantar 10 Trends in TW FMCG Market 2025
Malina’Q1: What is Asia’s strategy in driving customer loyalty
Strategy of Driving Customer Loyalty
O+OR einforce
VIP System R evamp
Personalization U pgrade • Create digital-only product bundles and special offerings • Expand ebooking services(APP only) for in-store events, workshops, product demonstrations, and new product trials • Establish dedicated free shipping product zones with supplier-covered shipping costs • End-to-end CRM system – starting from Social touch points, to the Journey in Watsons with CDC 2.0 tagging optimization , AI-empowered content optimization and integrated digital marketing blasting, timely Interaction design (AIMAS) and result tracking combined with Commercial Inputs(OptimO)
• Co-create more WoW VIP member events with Suppliers and Brands • Create personalized spending milestones with targeted rewards at each threshold • Design VIP-exclusive eStamp Program , tied directly to both ATF and ACV
Member and Point Benefits
• Develop Lifestyle Scenarios for points application • Go-live Redemption Center – fun & diverse values, even with cross-over • involve Point Earn/Burn across shopping journey , such as post purchase check, ESG rewards and etc.
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Malina’Q1: What is Asia’s strategy in driving customer loyalty
Fast Response to Market Changes • A daptive Market Intelligence, identifying emerging trends and customer preferences • A gile Newness Development , launching new offering based on feedbacks Enhancing the Overall Experience • C ollaborative O+O environment , where members can connect • C ontinuous Service Excellence • C ommunity Advocate Networking , creating word-of mouth momentum
ABC Member Loyalty Strategy
Creating Emotional Connections • B rand Exclusivity • B roader Impact through CSR and ESG , resonating with members' values • B espoke Member Experiences
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Malina’Q2: What role does loyalty points play in this strategy
Enable Customers to unlock the compelling incentives and values in Watsons Points
Value Perception
Accumulated Motivation
Small Points, Big Impacts
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Making Points Feel Valuable
Creating Desire to Collect Points
Empowering Minor Point Balances
• Exclusive Only-with-Points experiences : Some benefits can only be redeemed by points, not cash.7X points fly on Sundays, periodically adding on 20X points fly for specific categories • Exciting Redemption Options : combine with emotional rewards — free products, exclusive experiences, early access and etc..
• Milestone Rewards : Bigger bonuses when crossing thresholds (e.g., "Hit 500 points, get an extra 100 points"). • Gamification : Missions like “Shop 3 times this month, earn 300 extra points!”
• Point multipliers : Allow members to bet a small number of points for a chance to multiply them through games • Cash + Points : Provide PWP with Point plus Cash: at least 8 FMCG items per promotion period or Lucky Draw for any point use • Point Sharing/Donation : Allow points to be gifted, transferred, or pooled among family/friends — social value amplifies perceived value.
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Singapore
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How to drive customer loyalty in SG ?
Background: There is a s hift in Singapore consumers’ spending habits, prioritising cross-border travel and shopping over domestic spending on retail. This trend is driven by cost pressures and a desire for more affordable options abroad, with consumers increasingly opting for bargain hunting.
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Singapore strategy in driving customer loyalty Goal: secure and maintain the position as SG #1 Health & Beauty Loyalty Programme Elevate customer lifetime value by prioritising personalised experiences, fostering loyalty and consistently exceeding expectations
Convenience to the customers
Diversifying product categories
Focus on GOBE
Shortening express delivery time from 3 hours to 90 minutes Online expansion to Deliveroo, Redmart, Tiktok Shop Placing orders via store-assistance ie endless aisle Mobile app as the core for Watsons members, connecting offline & online
Focus on expanding viral Cosmetic & Skincare brands, and new range such as aesthetic beauty, pet products to
Prioritise Own Brand + Character range to serve as a key driver for own brand sales
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Attract new customers
Expand Private labels
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Cross and upsell to existing customers
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Increase CLV
Key KPIs: Member GOBE SP%
Key KPIs: Member Sales Growth %, New Members
Key KPIs: O+O Active Member SP%. app downloads, app logins
Personalisation
Turn Silver into Gold
Loyalty Rewards
• Leveraging on young seniors' stronger disposable cash, loyalty and spending habits
Targeted & personalised member campaigns to drive member reengagement, member lifecycle
Addition of GNC loyalty tiers to enhance member rewards
• Strengthen Jubilee Membership & recruit young seniors
Paid subscription model with enhanced benefits to ensure exclusivity
Tailored rewards for mature shoppers, focusing on cost savings and personalised experiences
• Ranging right for Young Seniors
Key KPIs: Members SP%, 3-months URM Active Rate%, New Members
Key KPIs: Member Sales Growth %, New Members
Key KPIs: Overall Member MSP%, Elite MSP%
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Malaysia
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WATSONS CLUB LOYALTY POINTS
Making it a habit & lifestyle for Members
More than Just Loyalty
Bigger & Stronger with Other Merchants
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Making loyalty points more rewarding & lifestyle
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THE BIGGEST REWARDS Most Merchant TouchPoint In a Membership Rewards Program With Malaysia Book of Records
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ASIA STRATEGY IN DRIVING LOYALTY Watsons Club Member
Acquisition
Retention
Elite
More than Just Loyalty - NFC Charm that can make contactless payment - for transit & parking
First Time Incentive
Redemption centre
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Sub Club to boost repeat visit / transactions
Extra Points Rewards
Trending Limited Edition Card
Exclusive Events & Gifts for ELITE only
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ASIA STRATEGY IN DRIVING LOYALTY From Points to Possibilities!
Members’ Retention: Points Exchange
To strengthen member loyalty and drive greater engagement in online-to-offline (O+O) interactions, How it works: Members can seamlessly convert their Watsons Club Points into credits within participating merchants' loyalty programs. Example: 1 Watsons Club Points = 1 Petronas Mesra Points
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1,000 Watsons Points
Points Exchange
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ASIA STRATEGY IN DRIVING LOYALTY Spend More & Get More Rewards
Elite Retention
RM30 OFF
RM50 OFF
RM120 OFF
RM1,000
Ge RM1,500
RM2,000
To enhance member loyalty and boost O+O member participation
How it works: Members who accumulate a spend of RM1,000 or more within 1 year will receive an online voucher in the Watsons App the next day. The voucher will be based on the tier the members have achieved.
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Thailand
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WTCTH Customer Loyalty Strategy
Strategic Objectives
New
Recruit
Recruit new loyalty members (online & offline)
Strengthen
Strengthen loyalty from base & VIP customers
Behavior-Based Trigger Campaigns:
Existing Member
Boost
Insight Driven/Boost engagement & drive revenue
Drive
All
Experiential benefits and Emotional loyalty
Drive Customer Loyalty
make a difference, stay relevant, and deliver true value.
RELEVANT Every interaction feels personal
BUILD EMOTIONAL LOYALTY Go beyond transactions
DIFFERENCE Deliver differentiated value
• Exclusive Product & Own Brand • Personalize service in Store such as
• Data-Driven Personalization
• Flexible Redemption: Create emotional satisfaction through redemptions e.g. Point Cash ,Point Donation • Lifestyle Partnerships That Truly Matter : Collaborate with lifestyle brands our members trust and use every day. • Beauty workshops & VIP access • Watsons Community: Build Online community for members • Seamless Experience: Make member sign-up and app usage smooth and simple. • Surpriseactivity & delight gifts
Behavior-Based Trigger Campaigns: • Leverage personalized CRM to boost member spending and reactivation. • Behavior-Based Discounts: Customers get special offers based on their actions and behavior. • Personalize in the App: Enhance user experience within the app through AI driven product suggestions, smart
eyebrow shaping, pharmacist consultations, OB specialists.
• Priority launch for NPD • Health & Wellness Brand partnerships
search, and tailored recommendations.
• Power relevance with omnichannel content — precisely timed, perfectly placed, personally delivered
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Loyalty points play a multi-dimensional role in driving behavior and emotion
1. Point for up sell & Build Engage Watsons Club Member
2. Point for Create Stickiness and repurchase
3. Tool for Collaboration Enabling co-campaigns that strengthen partner engagement
Point earn & burn / Benefit as cash discount / Redeem points for more joy of partners’ benefits to lifestyle reward program
Point transfer / Convert points program
Point + cash for discount / SWOP point for discount program
Behavior-Based Trigger Campaigns:
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Philippines
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WTCPH CRM 2025
PH STRATEGY ON DRIVING LOYALTY
ACTIVE RATE: 49.2% MSP: 60.0%
GROWTH LEVERS
GROW THE BASE
DEEPEN THE LOYALTY
BUY MORE
VISIT MORE
ACQUISITION
RETENTION REACTIVATION
EXISTING CUSTOMER NON-MEMBER
ACTIVE MEMBER Encourage upgrade to Elite
NON-WATSONS CUSTOMER
WHO
ACTIVE MEMBER with UPGRADE POTENTIAL
LAPSED MEMBER
Plus 1 Visit Strategy:
In-store recruitment
Media Placements
Plus 1 item strategy: Cross Category Offers
HOW & WHAT
Prevent churn through always-on and special offers
Stamp Program Second Purchase Reward Weekly Purchase Offer Member Mission
Strengthened Member Benefits Supplier Promotions and Partnerships
Push for Premiumization
O+O Takeover
CRM Innovation
Events and Activation
PROJECTS TO SUPPORT
Watsons Club Partners
Watsons Care Program
CRM Member Comms Personalization & Automation
Member First Campaigns: Thematic and Nationwide
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ROLE OF LOYALTY POINTS IN PH STRATEGY
CREATE A MORE FUN EXPERIENCE.
MORE MEMBERS TO BUY MORE & MORE OFTEN
BUILD MORE RELATIONSHIPS
Points for gamified experiences via the app:
Incentivizes purchases, Acting as a data collection
Points as prizes in both Watsons and Supplier promotions. Earn points and Redeem points to pay for Watsons purchases both online and offline. Strengthens emotional connection via surprise and bonus points.
tool and customer engagement lever.
Member Missions Points Sharing Redeem Points from Partners App Pop-Up Game
Incentivizes desired behavior i.e product trial, channel usage, off-peak shopping and referral.
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Indonesia
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Driving Customer Loyalty WTCID 2025 & 2026+
Loyalty Build from Active Rate, MSP, and Points 1. Active Rate
Absolute Member Experience
Full Registration Campaign
Optimize Member Loyalty
Reactivation Campaign
“Active Member” Reward
Enhanced Winback Campaign
Incentive on Full Registration
Win Points in Every “Member Mission” Completed
Shop and Win, Spend More to Win, Flash Sale
Personalized Promo Blast by AI Tech.
100% Scale Up Incentive
✓ Check in On App ✓ Referral Program ✓ Gamification ✓ Social Media Challenge
Campaign
Now Target
✓ Scale up member
Automated – AI driven campaigns to reactivate Lapsers (P3M, P12M) and activate new member not purchase yet to accelerate conversion
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registration incentive : bonus point, free product or voucher ✓ Always on Store Incentive
2x/year - -
4x/year 2x/year 1x/year
Shop & Win Spend More Member Flash Sale
✓
✓
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Enabler: Purchase pattern analysis, segmented member, A/B testing
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2. MSP Loyalty Build from Active Rate, MSP, and Points
Boost ATV (Average Transaction Value)
Signature VIP program
Drive CommPh Sales
75% Target for MSP at Offline
Elite Only perks to drive purchase
Exclusive Deals on Limited Times Only!
Win Loyalty in Our Community!
“Member Only” Deals Optimize by channel In-Store execution for Member Only Deals
Outstanding Benefit for Elite:
✓ Exclusive
✓ Exclusive Bundling ✓ Cross Category Selling ✓ Bonus Point
CommPh Deals
✓ Premium Gift ✓ Higher Point with Purchase ✓ Early Access to Promotion ✓ Holiday with Elite Ambassador
✓ Consistent
Reminder/Promo Blast to nearby members
Own Platform
Neigh. Mall 61% 75%
Comm PH 75% 85%
Dest. Mall 60% 75%
97% 98%
From: To:
✓ Optimize store execution
• MSP benchmark across store formats
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3. Points Redemption Loyalty Build from Active Rate, MSP, and Points
Reward, Gift, & Share with Point
Point-Based Campaign
Collaboration with Powerful Merchants
“Shop & Pay with Your Point” (Points as Currency)
Promote high-value Reward, Gift, and Share • Special point-based campaign in store and App with special reward to drive point redemption (e.g.: PWP with point, sharing point, donate point)
Lifestyle & Experience
F&B, Travel, Banking, and Wellness
• Movie Ticket:
• F&B:
• Fashion:
• Travel:
• Banking:
• Theme park: • Concert:
• Health & Beauty Clinic:
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Vietnam
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WVN CRM STRATEGY (2025-2026+)
2+ YEARS STRATEGY & ACTION
3-Months active rate 20.2% +3% pt YoY
Total member 416K +41% YoY
New member 93K +24% YoY
Member sale part 36.3% +2.8% pt YoY
O+O Total member % 7.6% +3.6% pt YoY
2025 BUDGET
Y2025
Y2026+ Make difference
Fundamental improvement
Recruit
Recruit
• Offline new member recruitment activation booth At stores, event/workshop collaboration with supplier at mall, lifestyle communities such as beauty club, running club • New member offer communication enhancement Thru social media, partnership communication exchange, flyer distribution, ecommerce delivery boxes
University and office tour Collab with supplier to organize offline activation at schools, offices for free skin check, free sampling, special gift for bill on top Digital new member recruitment Digital ads, new member exchange program with the other online app partners such as e-Wallet, banking, ride hailing
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Retain
Retain & member love
• Watsons fan club Build up a Watsons member community by facebook group/messenger to promptly inform special offer & promotion only for member • Strengthen Elite program Enhance Elite scheme offers: birthday, priority, member price, member day, referral program • Surprising privileges Surprising gift & promotion offers whenever earning xx points, workshop ticket, Watsons tour
• CDC & personalized targeting campaign Define members’ interest to offer the most relevant products with a customized flash voucher (limited time) • Burn point program enhancement Build a collab-program with suppliers for member burn point to get free products, special voucher offer
Member price competitiveness Increase number of deals and deal attractiveness: redemption PwP, gifts
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LANDSCAPE & OPPORTUNITY
Health & Beauty Industry
Other Industry
Watsons
Guardian
Hasaki
Starbucks
Vietnam airline
40,000đ – 80,000đ = 1 point
10,000đ = 1 point x2 point for OB
Gain mile
Earn point
1,000đ = 1 point
1,000đ = 1 point
5,000 points = 50K voucher 3,000 points = 30K voucher 2,000 points = 20K voucher
>1,000 points = gift Or spa voucher 300K Redemption rate >10%
Gain point to receive the reward:
100 points = 5,000đ Redemption rate 0.5%
Gain mile to upgrade level: Silver, Titanium, Gold, Platinum, Million miler. Benefit offers: Discount, priority, extra baggage, waiting room service, extra miles
Burn point
1,000 points = *gift Redemption rate 1%
0-99 points: birthday promotion, B1G1 first 5 points
10% Off 12% first order in web/app (max 100K)
New member
30K Off
10% off in app (max 50K)
Reach 10Mil 100K voucher off 10% off (OB only) on Wed x15 point for birthday 50K Off x10 point for member x15 point for Elite 5% off (all products) on Tues 5% off (OB only) on Wed Flash sale 11%, 1 time/month
100+: Free drink for every 25 points
50K Off for silver, 100K Off for gold
Tier Upgrade
50K Off
Surprising offers
Bonus miles
Birthday
x2 point for member x3 point for silver x4 point for gold
Member day
Million miler only: Give 01 Platinum card to relatives in Family Account
Member price Top spender reward 3 rd party partner privileges
500 Special deals Workshop 3 rd party partner privileges
Special gifts at stores Special spa voucher
Surprising offers
Privilege
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LOYALTY OFFER
CURRENT
FUTURE
10,000đ = 1 point x2 point for OB
10,000đ = 1 point x2 point for OB
Earn point
OnePass
100 points = 10,000đ Redemption rate 1% Exchange 500 points = Gift/Voucher
100 points = 5,000đ Redemption rate 0.5%
Exclusive voucher only for Watsons members
Burn point
10% Off 12% first order in web/app (max 100K) 50K Off x10 point for member x15 point for Elite
10% Off 12% first order in web/app (max 100K) 50K Off x10 point for member x15 point for Elite
New member
eStamp
Birthday
Reach 10Mil 100K voucher off 10% off (OB only) on Wed x15 point for birthday 5% off (all products) on Tues 5% off (OB only) on Wed Flash sale 11%, 1 time/month
Flash sale 11%, 1 time/month
Member day
Reach 10Mil 100K voucher off x15 point for birthday
Elite Upgrade
Priority Referral program Workshop, travel tickets Member price Exclusive box by Watsons 3 rd party partner privileges
Member price Exclusive box by Watsons 3 rd party partner privileges
Privilege
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Turkey
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WTCTR- Driving Customer Loyalty
It is built through powerful rewards, beloved brands, breakthrough campaigns, and emotional connection.
Watsons Club
Brand/Category Festivals
Enhance GOBE Brands
Customer Love Score Driven by right service, emotional connection, and consistent delight.
VIP Program & Special Offers
Strategic Brand Investment & Focused growth on key brands
Spotlight periods for hero brands & key categories
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CRM Programs
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Win-back, Birthday, First Time Buyer
Coty (Rimmel & Max Factor) , Deborah, Frudia, Nyx, Pure Beauty, Unfilter Beauty, Revolution, Watsons
Hair, Skincare, Sun, Makeup Festivals
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MMP & TMPS
Price Point Project (Own Brands)
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Supplier Campaigns
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Point Boost Campaigns
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Automated Customer Journeys
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Spend on Loyalty Points
KEY MECHANISM
2023-2024 YEARS
every 1TL = 1pt
EARN RATE
• Base (Lifetime) Points: 56% of total accrual • Bonus & Manual Campaign Credits : 44% of total accrual
Total Accrual 350M TL worth
REDEMPTION
100 pts = 1TL
2 years min 1 yr; max 2 yr
• 2025 Strategy;
VALIDITY
✓ Bonus & campaign point allocation increased to boost engagement & loyalty
Share increased ~ +0.4 point
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Budget increased 112%
• 2024 - 2025 Strategy;
Redemption 228M TL worth
✓
Redemtion Rate Forecast: 72%
BONUS & CAMPAIGN POINTS
RR: 65.3%
VIP CUSTOMER POINT BOOST
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Driving Customer Loyalty Strengthen customer loyalty by increasing personalization, emotional engagement, maximizing point value realization, and driving long-term retention. Flash Loyalty Points WRCTR - Key Loyalty Point Campaigns of 2025 Focusing on frequency, lifetime value, and acquisition to build a stronger, more engaged customer base.
Beyond Purchase: Rewarding Behavior
Spend Now, Earn Tomorrow, Redeem Points Within 3 Days
Point Boost Campaigns
Every interaction is a chance to earn — not just when they buy. (Points for reviews, app engagement, feature usage etc.)
Spend & Save MMPs
Seasonal multiplier campaigns (e.g., 7x) to trigger fast purchases & customer acquisition
Drive redemption via time-bound O+O MMPs to drive urgency and deepen engagement .
Point Boost Campaign trigger to use CCE Feature SAMPLE USECASE
IMPACTS
Bigger Baskets
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50% of participants used this feature first time
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Future Traffic Boost
Passive User Reactivation • 20% Win-back Impact in Q1
91% ATV increase
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1.187K incremental sales
Manuel process in place. Reward mechanics enhancement to automate ROOM to GROW
Opportunity to Enhance Value Streams
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Next Step
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