The HMV-owned chain intends to use the data from the scheme to provide insights into the demographics of its customers and help it to target more men.
The retailer is seeking a direct agency to handle the launch of the scheme, which, if successful, will be rolled out nationally. The agency search is being handled be Waterstone's marketing manager Annie Gallimore.
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