The Challenge
Objective
Our goals were to:
- Build a refreshed, points-based loyalty scheme that would incentivise purchases of Marshalls products and increase engagement among their installer/merchant network.
- Create a digital platform (“Marshalls Rewards”) where customers could log in, view their points/sales balance, and redeem rewards, making the program easy and transparent to use.
- Drive rapid uptake and usage of the refreshed scheme, demonstrating early momentum and thereby supporting Marshalls’ wider commercial strategy for the installer channel.
Key Elements
Important factors that helped the scheme succeed:
- Points-based reward structure: Simple to understand and tied directly to product purchases, which aligned incentives between Marshalls and their installer/merchant customers.
- Platform Transparency: The ability for customers to log in, check their balance and redeem rewards removed friction and strengthened usage.
- Pre-launch marketing momentum: By engaging the customer base ahead of launch, the scheme achieved unusually high early adoption.
- Channel-specific audience: By focusing on the installer and merchant network (rather than purely consumer retail), the scheme tapped into a motivated business-customer segment.
- Measurable early results: Within days of going live, the scheme registered significant engagement, giving Marshalls confidence in the platform and approach.
Our Role
Points Based
Scheme
We designed and launched a points-based scheme. Customers earn points each time they purchase qualifying Marshalls products via merchant or home-delivery channels.
Bespoke Digital
Portal
We built the bespoke digital portal, enabling users to log in, track their points, view sales, redeem rewards and engage with the program online.
Marketing &
Communications
We developed a marketing and communications plan around the launch, including pre-scheme e-shots to alert the database, push sign-ups, and turn interest into action.
The Results
The launch of the Installer Club has been a resounding success, demonstrating strong engagement from installers across both tiers. This initiative led to increased product registration and proof-of-purchase activity, as well as greater awareness and utilisation of the client’s own training resources. The platform has also fostered enhanced brand loyalty, creating a more active and informed installer network. Since its inception, the program has experienced impressive growth.