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Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to providing simplified and personalized payment, lending, and savings solutions. Formed through the combination of JCPenney's credit card processing unit and The Limited's credit card bank business, Bread Financial has grown to become a leader in private label and co-branded credit cards, loyalty programs, and marketing services.
At its core, Bread Financial partners with retailers to offer customized credit card programs that enhance consumer spending and loyalty. Notable clients include HSN, J. Crew, and The Buckle. The company's data-driven marketing strategies are designed to engage nearly 25 million cardholders daily across various touchpoints like traditional, digital, and mobile platforms.
The company's most significant financial unit is its credit card business, where it collaborates with retailers to market Bread Financial's credit cards to their customers. Additionally, Bread Financial owns a minority interest in its recently spun-off LoyaltyOne division, which operates Canada's largest airline miles loyalty program and provides marketing services to grocery chains in Europe and Asia.
Epsilon, a key segment of Bread Financial, excels in multi-channel, data-driven technologies, and marketing services. Epsilon offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email marketing, database management, advanced analytics, and strategic consulting to over 2,000 global clients.
Driven by a digital-first approach, Bread Financial leverages data insights and white-label technology to deliver growth for its partners. Its comprehensive suite includes private label and co-branded credit cards, Bread Pay™ buy now, pay later products, and direct-to-consumer products such as the Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings™ products.
The company employs approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices. Recent achievements include the introduction of innovative financial products and strategic share repurchase programs to offset the impact of dilution from employee stock units. Bread Financial remains focused on providing exceptional customer experiences and fostering financial flexibility and empowerment through digitally enabled choices.
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Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting major achievements and initiatives in sustainability.
The report emphasizes corporate governance, risk management, customer experience, associate engagement, environmental protection, and community investment.
Key milestones include the launch of a Financial Education Hub, the creation of the Office of People, Policy and Governance, and a new Career Navigator tool for associates.
The company doubled its community investments to $8 million and significantly boosted associate volunteerism. It also improved customer service via a new mobile app and self-service options.
Bread Financial has made strides in supplier diversity, sustainable sourcing, and environmental efforts, including a new Earth Month initiative and the use of biodegradable plastics.
Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH) has provided an update on its performance for April 2024. The company reported an increase in net principal losses from $114 million in April 2023 to $127 million in April 2024, resulting in a net loss rate rise from 7.8% to 8.6%. The delinquency rate also increased from 5.5% to 6.0%. Despite these challenges, the average credit card and other loans grew by 2% year-over-year, from $17,666 million to $18,006 million. These changes come amid Bread Financial's revised calculation methods to align more closely with industry practices.