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No More ‘Just Charge More’— is Innovation The Real Revenue Fix?

No More ‘Just Charge More’— is Innovation The Real Revenue Fix?

Today we’re unpacking how pricing strategies are driving real revenue in food & beverage, the eCommerce surge across emerging markets, and rising consumer demand for AI-powered smartphones.

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Tax Refund Mania: Are You Missing Out?

Tax Refund Mania: Are You Missing Out?

This week we dive into the impact of tax refund season in the gift card market, analyzing consumers spending patterns and refund-ready strategies.

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Consumers Are Shifting Their Habits—Why Restaurants & Retailers Could Be the Big Winners

Consumers Are Shifting Their Habits—Why Restaurants & Retailers Could Be the Big Winners

This week we dive into shifting consumer spending habits, where experiences like dining, groceries, and travel take priority over material goods, creating a strong opportunity for gift cards to offer flexibility in indulgence and budgeting.

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Gift budgets up 35%—didn’t they say recession?

Gift budgets up 35%—didn’t they say recession?

This week we dive into the beauty boom, with shoppers buying up an increasing amount of science-backed wellness products.

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Booze Boom: gift cards get thirsty

Booze Boom: gift cards get thirsty

This week we dive into the liquor store boom, leaving a huge demand opportunity for gift card retailers to tap into this market.

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Valentine’s is Dead—Long Live Self-Love.

Valentine’s is Dead—Long Live Self-Love.

This week we dive into gift cards for growth—a Houston retailer saw 25% sales growth and an 18% boost in return customers with a smart promo and loyalty tie-in.

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Cupid’s secret weapon?

Cupid’s secret weapon?

This week we dive into the economics of Valentine’s day and its impact on gift cards volume demand.

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Easter Gifting Economics: Why Gift Cards Are Quietly Winning

Easter Gifting Economics: Why Gift Cards Are Quietly Winning

Gift cards are emerging as the dark horse of Easter gifting, offering flexibility for recipients and a stress-free choice for givers.

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Why 33% Of Consumers Actually Choose Gift Cards (and can help any business)

Why 33% Of Consumers Actually Choose Gift Cards (and can help any business)

This week we explore how Gift cards continue to be a holiday favorite, though recent data reveals nuanced changes in how people give and use them.

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5 Gifting Trends; Seasonal Insights From BofA; Lessons From Walmart's Gift Card Program

5 Gifting Trends; Seasonal Insights From BofA; Lessons From Walmart's Gift Card Program

This week we explore escheat laws, as a growing number of states move to exclude or exempt gift cards from these regulations, allowing businesses to retain unused gift card balances instead of turning them over to state authorities.

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Gift Card Compliance, Year-Round Revenue Boost, Spa Sales Success

Gift Card Compliance, Year-Round Revenue Boost, Spa Sales Success

This week we dive into Anti-Money Laundering (AML) polices, and how it impacts gift card sellers' activity.

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Starbucks’ Gift Card Playbook, Gen Z Gifting Trends, Fee-Free States

Starbucks’ Gift Card Playbook, Gen Z Gifting Trends, Fee-Free States

Did you know? Younger generations increasingly favor gift cards during the holidays. They see them as practical, flexible gifts that let recipients choose exactly what they want—making "missed gifts" a thing of the past.