New credit programs for consumers and salon professionals provide enhanced digital customer experience
Alliance Data Systems Corporation , a leading global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today announced its Card Services business, a premier provider of branded private label, co-brand and commercial card programs, has launched two new private label credit programs with Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. the largest distributor of professional beauty supplies in the U.S., with revenues of approximately $3.9 billion annually. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, Alliance Data is providing private label card services for the company’s two business units, Sally Beauty Supply, which sells to both retail consumers and salon professionals, and Beauty Systems Group, whose Cosmo Prof stores sells exclusively to professional stylists and salons.
The card programs will offer enhanced benefits to cardmembers by accelerating the earning of rewards and other exclusive benefits that complement the existing Sally Beauty Rewards program. Cosmo Prof customers will benefit from special savings when they use their card and additional purchasing power that supports their salon business.
To support Cosmo Prof’s unique business model, Alliance Data is providing its patented Frictionless Mobile CreditSM technology giving customers the ability to apply for credit directly from their mobile devices. With just a few entries, the application process stays in the hands of the customer, providing additional safety and security.
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“The products and capabilities that Alliance Data provides, coupled with its extensive experience in multi-channel credit marketing, made them a clear choice for a branded credit partner,” said Chris Brickman, president and chief executive officer, Sally Beauty Holdings. “By offering a unique credit program for both consumers and salon professionals, we now have the right credit tools to align with the preferences of our diverse customer base and continue our digital transformation.”
“Sally Beauty and Cosmo Prof have done a terrific job meeting their customers where they are by delivering a seamless brand and shopping experience across channels,” said Val Greer, chief commercial officer, Alliance Data. “We are excited to leverage our robust tools to support these winning beauty brands in their digital journey by providing secure card programs that help drive sales and customer engagement.”
