LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cartera Commerce, the leading provider of omni-channel marketing solutions and rewards programs that increase revenue and customer loyalty, today released its “Top Three Ways to Shop Smarter” list in an effort to help consumers save money and find the best deals this holiday season.

Since its founding in 2005, Cartera Commerce has partnered with the top airlines, banks and brands to deliver marketing and loyalty programs that grant shoppers the ability to earn miles, points, fuel savings or cash back while shopping with more than 900 popular online retailers.

“Shoppers don’t have to pay full price anymore, and they know it. The prevalence of third party deal and coupon sites – on top of sales and discounts offered directly by marketers – ensures that a better price is just a click away,” said Tom Beecher, president and CEO of Cartera Commerce, citing a recent Cartera survey. “As shoppers weigh their options, they need to think about which incentives they value most and how they prefer to be rewarded for their purchases. Do consumers want immediate savings, cash back, miles, free shipping, points – or maybe some sort of savings and a reward? We’re sharing our recommendations on how to make shopping more rewarding this year.”

Here are three ways to find the best deals this holiday season:

• Shopping through rewards programs - Loyalty and rewards programs like Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards®, United MileagePlus, Lucky Rewards and the Fuel Rewards Network™ Online Mall offer shopping portals with discounts and deals that are linked to additional rewards like miles, points, fuel savings and cashback for each dollar spent. This provides twice the savings on one purchase.
• Discount sites – Though websites such as CyberMonday.com, RetailMeNot, and Coupons.com typically require an extra click or some idea of the product the consumer is looking for, they can provide access to significant discounts.
• Shop on Free Shipping Day – On Thursday, Dec. 18, many merchants honor the last day to ship products and ensure delivery by Christmas Eve by offering free shipping to customers on any purchase. It’s a great way to set shopping deadlines for yourself, while saving money.

About Cartera Commerce

Cartera Commerce delivers the industry’s most comprehensive, fully-managed, performance-based offer platform for card issuers, airline frequent flyer programs, loyalty programs and merchants. Cartera works with two of the top three largest financial institutions, all five of the largest airlines and hundreds of merchant advertisers to power personalized, omni-channel shopping and marketing programs that build consumer engagement and loyalty, maximize card spend and create new revenue streams. The Cartera offer platform delivers relevant offers via multiple digital marketing channels including website, online banking, email, mobile, and social media. The company is headquartered in Lexington, Mass.