Tesco Partners with LivingSocial to Give Clubcard Members More Opportunities to Collect Points

LONDON--()--Tesco has selected LivingSocial, the local online marketplace to discover and share great experiences in your local area, as their latest Clubcard partner.

Tesco Clubcard customers around the UK will now be able to earn one point for every pound they spend on local experiences, products and services on LivingSocial.

The move follows a pilot scheme in Sheffield in 2012, which allowed Clubcard holders to purchase £15 of LivingSocial Deal Pounds for just £7.50; effectively doubling the value of the Clubcard vouchers.

LivingSocial offers shoppers the chance to enjoy great value local experiences and services at great value whilst also helping people to rediscover their local area and sample something new on their doorstep.

Peter Briffett, Managing Director of UK and Ireland, said: “LivingSocial is committed to sourcing and providing exciting activities across the UK, and is delighted to be partnering with Tesco to help customers collect Clubcard points whilst having fun through LivingSocial offers. As the premier loyalty scheme in the UK, with a strong commitment to supporting local enterprise, Tesco Clubcard is a perfect partner for us. "

Katie McQuaid, Clubcard Director, Tesco said: “We are always looking at ways we can offer our members new ways to collect Clubcard points and we’re delighted to announce LivingSocial as our latest points partner. We think our members will love the opportunity to collect Clubcard points while enjoying experiences in their local area.”

Clubcard holders can start collecting points on LivingSocial experiences here.

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About LivingSocial:

LivingSocial is the local marketplace to buy and share the best things to do in your city. With unique and diverse offerings each day, we inspire members to discover everything from weekend excursions to one-of-a kind events and experiences to exclusive gourmet dinners and luxury spa days to family aquarium outings, skydiving experiences and much more. We help local businesses grow by introducing them to high-quality new customers and give merchants the tools to make our members their regulars.

About Tesco:

Tesco is the UK’s largest retailer and one of the world’s leading international retailers. Tesco has around 6,000 stores worldwide, employing almost 520,000 people in the 14 countries in which it operates. Our core purpose is to make what matters better, together.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Rebecca Barr
Communications Director
LivingSocial
Tel: 0207 763 4567 / 0783 007 6062
Email: Rebecca.barr@livingsocial.co.uk
or
Emma Capon
Media Relations Manager
Tesco
Tel: 01992 644 645
Email: emma.capon@uk.tesco.com

Release Summary

Tesco has selected LivingSocial, the local online marketplace to discover and share great experiences in your local area, as their latest Clubcard partner.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Rebecca Barr
Communications Director
LivingSocial
Tel: 0207 763 4567 / 0783 007 6062
Email: Rebecca.barr@livingsocial.co.uk
or
Emma Capon
Media Relations Manager
Tesco
Tel: 01992 644 645
Email: emma.capon@uk.tesco.com