Retailers are stuck in a discount addiction that’s killing margins—and consumers are playing right along. In this episode of the PlayAbly Podcast, we dive into the psychology behind discounting, why it’s no longer sustainable, and how shoppers have been trained to expect coupon codes at checkout.

But what if you could replace discounts with excitement and still drive conversions? Enter Buy Now, Win Later, a smarter, gamified alternative that taps into reward psychology, boosts full-price sales, and makes shopping fun again.

We’ll explore how ecommerce brands are using conditional rebate promotions—tied to sporting events, pop culture moments, and more—to create retention marketing flywheels without slashing prices. Plus, learn why this approach improves email capture, loyalty, and repeat purchase rates, and how brands are seeing up to 50% of weekly sales come from these promotions.

Looking to build customer loyalty without devaluing your products? Discover how customer loyalty gamification can help you break the discount cycle and build long-term brand love.

✨ Learn more about PlayAbly and explore how ecommerce gamification can transform your customer journey and maximize retention—just in time for BFCM.

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