Barclays’ Doug Villone on What’s Next for Co-Brand Partnerships

Note: This episode originally aired on December 22, 2025 as part of the Mintel Little Conversation podcast. Host ⁠Andrew Davidson⁠ and ⁠Doug Villone⁠, Head of US Cards & Partnerships at Barclays discuss the evolving landscape of credit card usage and the potential future partnerships that may shape commerce. Listen to learn more about the importance of understanding consumer behavior and the role of non-traditional retailers in the credit card ecosystem. Additional Resources Get Andrew's take on the latest financial services launches in his bi-weekly newsletter ⁠⁠⁠Lightbulb Moments⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (  / lightbulb-moments-7414692053672222721  ) OpenBrand (www.openbrand.com)⁠⁠⁠ is pioneering the future of AI-driven data intelligence for durables brands and retailers, financial services, insurance and beyond