Tesco, a British supermarket chain, has announced that its digital loyalty program, accessed through the 'Clubcard' app, will be shut down to accommodate the release of a new replacement app. Instead, all the functionality of the previous Tesco Grocery and Clubcard apps will be included in the new one, allowing users to pay, view their points, use Clubcard coupons, and check inventory in a single place.
"Bringing the functionality of Tesco Pay+ into the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app is a demonstration of our focus on providing products which closely align to the needs of Tesco shoppers," said a Tesco spokesperson in a statement.
Consumers can also access Tesco's grocery delivery services through the new digital app, allowing users to order, track, and collect points all at once.
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
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