Supermarket chain denies below-cost decision prompted discontinuation
Excentus loyalty program available at more than 120 local Shell stations
At halfway point, not all marketers wowed by summer program
Payment option lets consumers pay, present loyalty cards, redeem offers with phones at pump
Also, consumers can save on gas by redeeming SavingStar electronic grocery coupons
Fanbox program delivers customized offers to members
National Payment Card Association receives mobile payment technology patent
10% of Hispanics select convenience store because Spanish-speaking employee available
Brings Excentus cents-per-gallon loyalty program to new market
Shell spreads its rewards reach to include Chicago-area supermarket chain
Grocers dominate loyalty card category
RaceTrac using Mindshare feedback software to listen to customers
Technology innovator, e-commerce manager will lead consumer-centric strategy
Initially available in about 40 markets, nearly 200 by yearend
Service allows consumers to enroll, check points balance, locate retailers