All Payments Expo 2016: Two Weeks Away!
In just two weeks, the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA will be filled with hundreds of companies who will gather to discuss the latest trends in the payments industry at the All Payments Expo 2016. GiftCard Partners will be there taking part in the discussion, and we are hoping you will be there too! Over 80 speakers will be featured at this year's APEX, including: Erin Wood, Director Card Programmer, from Subway, Dan Springer, President, from Great Lakes Scrip Center, Matt Davies, CEO, from Powerhouse Brands, Sarah Quinlan, SVP, from
MasterCard...and many, many more!
Gift Card Trends 2015: Year in Review
2015 was a huge year for gift cards. For the first time, gift card sales reached $130 billion, while e-gifting rose 26% and represented $7.1 billion in volume. Here are some of the other gift card trends the industry experienced in 2015 from The Gift Card Network.
Digital Gift Card Growth in B2B: 3 Trends to Consider
The only thing constant in the B2B gift card market is that it’s constantly evolving. This can leave retailers scrambling to keep up with the flow and not get left behind. One such evolution is digital gift card growth in the B2B market. Retailers are taking a closer look at the effect this growth in digital has on the bottom line of their B2B gift card program.
All Payments Expo 2016 is Almost Here
In just 5 short weeks the 11th annual All Payments Expo 2016 (APEX) will take place on March 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA. GiftCard Partners will once again be attending this event and we look forward to seeing new and returning faces at the expo. By collecting the brightest minds and leading talents in retail, payments, and technology, we will learn from today's innovators, build tomorrow's businesses, and chart the future for consumer-centric commerce.
Smartphones Drive Retail Sales
In the tenth edition of Forrester Research’s “State of Online Retailing” report, we learned something profound about how our shopping has evolved. For the first time, smartphones drive retail sales, surpassing computers and tablets in online shopping dollars. Not only have tablets fallen off as a sales driver, but they have also found a new, innovative home in a different corner of the retail cycle.
