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  • GGP Brings Club Noggin to 85 Malls

    General Growth Properties will expand its Club Noggin preschool kids program to 85 malls by August. Club Noggin takes its name from Nickelodeon Networks’ commercial-free cable network for preschoolers. Kids meet once or twice a month for 75 minutes of …

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  • P&I Postscripts

    INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP: has added a new feature to its customer loyalty program, allowing U.S. members to redeem points toward stays at more than 500,000 hotels worldwide, regardless of the brand affiliation. No blackout dates or capacity …

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  • Visa Drops Triple Crown in Favor of Kentucky Derby

    After a 10-year run as the title sponsor of horse racing’s most prestigious event, the Triple Crown, Visa USA plans to put that deal to pasture and focus on one major race. Visa has entered into a five-year partnership with Churchill Downs Inc. to be …

  • News Briefs

    ALLSTATE: signed a multi-year deal to be the official insurance sponsor of NASCAR, and will become the first title sponsor of the Aug. 7 Brickyard 400, held annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The sponsorship includes the auto, home and life …

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  • Harrah’s Ups the Ante

    Limo rides, gourmet food, lots of bling bling: They’re all part of the high-roller persona. The challenge for casinos is finding the right enticements

  • Office Depot’s Multichannel Challenge

    You can’t win today’s race with yesterday’s car. Formula One racing great Emerson Fittipaldi said it, and Monica Luechtefeld, executive vice president

  • Start a Dialogue

    Here’s a true story: A national retailer tested a multicity loyalty program aimed at some of its most valuable customers. For hitting specific spending

  • TripRewards Lets Members Swap Between Loyalty Programs

    To boost the value of its loyalty program, the Cendant Hotel Group has expanded its TripRewards system under a partnership with Points.com to let members exchange points and miles between disparate loyalty programs. Under the new program, TripRewards …

  • Home Depot’s Got Technology Nailed

    (Direct Newsline)—The theme of 2005 Ad:Tech San Francisco is “The Age of Engagement,” and John Costello, executive VP-merchandising and marketing at The Home Depot, offered attendees some real-life examples of how his company uses technology to get …

  • Retailers Raise $23 Million for Red Cross

    Retailers helped raise $23 million for the American Red Cross’ tsunami relief work, 5.5% of Americans’ $420 million total donation. Several retailers set up donation sites in-store, often matching shopper contributions (Jan. 19 P&I). Meanwhile, airlines …