Alliance Data adds Lucky Brand as client

PLANO, Texas — Alliance Data Systems’ Columbus-based cardservices business has signed an agreement to provide privatelabel, co-brand and commercial credit-card services for Lucky Brand, the southern California jeans retailer.

Founded in 1990 in Los Angeles, Lucky Brand operates 154 specialty retail and 82 outlet locations throughout the U.S., and online at LuckyBrand.com. This year, Lucky Brand also announced plans to bolster sales through an expanded portfolio of merchandise such as bedding and home décor products. The brand also produces apparel, shoes, accessories and jewelry for men and women that are sold in more than 200 retail stores.

Alliance Data will develop and launch a tailored card program for Lucky Brand, focusing on offering customers rewards for purchases made with the store-branded credit card as well as special offers and such benefits certificates for discounts.

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