Practical example

From idea to loyalty program: an illustrative Saudi shop example

Imagine a shop that wants to give customers a reason to return after their first purchase. How does that become a practical program?

At a glance

This is an illustrative planning example, not a real customer case study. It explains decisions and review steps without sales figures or promised outcomes.

Start with one clear question

In this example, the question is how to encourage a second purchase. Before choosing a reward, the shop reviews purchase frequency, margins and checkout operations. These determine whether points, stamps or future credit are more suitable.

Choose a rule the team can explain

Suppose the shop selects points for eligible purchases. It defines earning, the reward, exclusions and returns. No point value or redemption threshold is assumed here; those decisions depend on the shop’s economics.

Connect joining to the next visit

Make the invitation clear and let the customer save the card in a compatible wallet. Staff explain earning and redemption. If an inactivity reminder is used, its message should reflect the program terms and respect customer preferences.

What evidence would a review need?

  • Joining, earning and redemption records for a defined period.
  • A comparable period with any seasonality or other campaign recorded.
  • Reward costs and feedback from customers and staff.
  • A clear interpretation before attributing an outcome to the program.

Which real examples can you see?

Splash Car Wash, Beauty Care, Peekaboo and Kitty Here use Walaa stamp cards with their own identities. They illustrate the card and brand experience; no unverified sales or retention outcomes are attributed to them.