Digital Apps May Transform The Gift Card Marketplace
Stored value card popularity continues to grow in B2B markets, but gift card applications may help take it to another level.
Bringing Traditional Gift Cards to the Digital Age
In an effort to gain market share, Lyft and Starbucks have formed an interesting partnership involving gift cards and loyalty promotions. The promotion combines digital rewards with traditional gifting and gift cards. Here’s how it’s working...
As E-Gift Card Purchases Increase, Risk Does Too
E-Gift Cards are great and we aren't the only ones who think so: e-gift card purchases to continue to increase every year. They fit directly into consumer’s busy life and our culture of having everything at our fingertips. E-gift cards are the picture of convenience and ease and are continually being integrated into mobile wallets and apps on cell phones. Retailers are even creating online malls for consumers to do all their shopping from the comfort of their own home.
CVS Health: By The Numbers
When CVS Health made the bold decision to remove tobacco from store shelves, everyone wondered how the decision would affect overall sales. Well in 2015, CVS Health racked up over $153 billion in total sales and is expected to surpass $181 billion this year. This represents double-digit growth, which is impressive for a company as large as CVS health.
Gift Card Insights: Gift Card Usage Grows
Over 3,300 U.S. consumers over the age of 18 were surveyed for this year’s
Consumer Insights Study from
First Data. The Consumer Insights study provides a comprehensive gift card insights on consumer usage. This year’s study shows how vital gift card programs are to a retailer’s marketing strategy. The popularity of online shopping and usage of mobile wallets have been embraced by consumers, as the desire grows for faster and more personalized shopping experiences.
