10/12/2026
How did a sporting goods retailer get loyalty members to spend up to 5X more? đ
A Michigan-based sporting goods retailer with more than 80 stores across seven Midwestern states wanted a better way to increase customer loyalty, encourage repeat purchases, and strengthen relationships with shoppers.
Before implementing Preferred Patron Loyaltyâ˘, the retailer relied heavily on newspaper advertising, seasonal promotions, and broad discount campaigns. It needed a more effective way to identify valuable customers and measure purchasing behavior.
With Preferred Patron Loyaltyâ˘, the retailer launched its Active Rewards program, combining customer rewards, point-of-sale integration, targeted communication, automated reward certificates, and centralized reporting.
The results were measurable:
đ° Loyalty members spent approximately 5X more per visit ($179 vs. $39)
⨠Over 1.2 million loyalty members enrolled
â¤ď¸ Loyalty members generated 20â29% of total sales
đ Loyalty members accounted for just 7% of transactions
For sporting goods retailers, loyalty programs can go beyond rewarding purchases. They can help identify high-value customers, encourage repeat business, and build stronger relationships across multiple locations.
This sporting goods retail loyalty program case study shows how Preferred Patron Loyalty⢠helped turn customer engagement into measurable purchasing activity.
More engagement. Higher spending. Stronger customer loyalty.
đ Read the full Sporting Goods Retail Loyalty Program Case Study at PreferredPatron.com