Type: Public
On the web: http://www.alliancedata.com
Employees: 7,600
Employee growth: 2.7%

Hoping to forge an alliance between consumers and retailers, Alliance Data Systems provides private-label credit card financing and processing, and database and direct marketing services to some 900 businesses. Its client base consists of retailers such as ANN, J. Crew, Pottery Barn, and Victoria's Secret, as well as supermarkets, gas stations, and hospitality, financial services, media, and pharmaceutical companies. Alliance Data's Epsilon unit develops customer loyalty programs and performs database marketing and strategic consulting services, while LoyaltyOne operates the AIR MILES rewards and loyalty program in Canada. Almost all of Alliance Data's business is in North America.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $2,791.4M
One year growth: 42.1%
Net income: $193.7M
Income growth: 34.8%

Officers:
Chairman: Robert A. Minicucci
President, CEO, and Director: Edward J. (Ed) Heffernan
EVP and CFO: Charles L. Horn

Competitors:
Carlson Marketing
Discover
HSBC Finance

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