Loyalty360 Reads: March 2 | Dunkin’ Opens ‘Next Generation’ Store; Southeastern Grocers Releases CSR Commitment; and More

Dunkin’ Donuts Opens ‘Next Generation’ Store in California
Popular donut chain, Dunkin opened its “next generation” store in Mira Mesa this week. The location features a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies to make running on Dunkin’ faster and more convenient than ever before, the company said.

“We are thrilled to be a part of Dunkin’s next generation store initiative and can’t wait to bring this innovative new restaurant to the San Diego community,” said Mike Stout, Dunkin’ franchisee. “The new menu offerings and approachable atmosphere will grab the attention of Dunkin’ fans and help keep San Diego running on Dunkin’ for years to come.”
 
Southeastern Grocers Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is enhancing its long-term commitment to people, products and the planet. Today, the grocer released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report announcing its current achievements and ongoing commitment to fostering stronger communities, offering better products and doing its part to create a more sustainable planet.

Anthony Hucker, President and CEO for Southeastern Grocers, said in the report, “Our associates, customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Providing our customers and communities with a shopping experience they can always count on is why we exist—and it’s that commitment to being a trusted retailer that inspires us every day to take actions that will bring about a brighter, healthier, happier tomorrow.”
 
American Eagle Introduces Campaign Featuring Chase Stokes and Madison Bailey
American Eagle Outfitters announced the launch of its American Eagle (AE) brand’s Spring ‘21 Jeans Are Forever campaign, a modern interpretation of a true denim lifestyle. The Jeans Are Forever campaign is headlined by Chase Stokes and Madison Bailey. The collection of images and video was filmed to highlight nature—set outdoors to capture the beauty of green grass and blue skies, and the comfort and style of AE jeans.

This spring, AE will debut the AE x Snapchat AR Jeans Guide, featuring a range of fashion denim for men and women. The first-of-its-kind two multi-URL 3D shoppable jeans lenses will allow users to view different types of 3D AE jeans in augmented reality using the world-facing camera. By virtually twisting or turning each pair of jeans, the customer can learn about specific fits, washes, unique details, get styling tips and click to purchase.
 
Wyndham Rewards Grows Redemption Portfolio, Adds New Vacation Rental Properties
Wyndham Rewards announced the addition of more than 15,000 new vacation rentals to its global redemption portfolio through an expanded relationship with Vacasa, North America's  leading vacation rental platform.

Available to book today, the new offerings give Wyndham Rewards members access to Vacasa's entire vacation rental portfolio, more than doubling the number of Vacasa properties previously available via the rewards program. Vacasa's vacation rental portfolio spans North America, Belize and Costa Rica and complements Wyndham's existing redemption portfolio, which now offers more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.
 
Best Buy Expects To Shutter More Than 20 Stores This Year
Best Buy Co. is adjusting its business to meet new consumer online shopping habits brought on by COVID-19, including a plan to shutter more than 20 stores this year, and possibly many more in the years to come.

Chief Executive Corie Barry said on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that the consumer electronics retailer has closed about 20 large-format stores in each of the last two years, and the company expects “to close a higher number this year.”
 

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