Tesco launches a new version of its Clubcard loyalty scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access Clubcard-only pricing and earn reward points. Retail Gazette and Metro describe the move as the first time the scheme is opened to teenagers, giving them member-only discounts and the ability to collect points. The Belfast Telegraph and The Independent report the launch as a change to Clubcard rules, aimed at bringing discounted prices to this age group. The Independent also notes that Tesco has a large existing Clubcard customer base, with more than 24 million UK households signed up. Daily Mail adds that access for teenagers is handled through invitations linked to an adult, rather than being open to all teens automatically. Across the coverage, the common focus is that 16 and 17-year-olds can use Clubcard features in Tesco stores, including loyalty pricing, once they are enrolled through the scheme’s process. The launch therefore extends Tesco’s loyalty benefits to a new customer segment while keeping the eligibility approach tied to how teenagers are brought into the membership.