Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2023

However, when it comes to the art of gift-giving, retailers have been challenged to provide a meaningful and timely solution – especially for last-minute shoppers. This tactic brings genuine emotion to the gift exchange, even if the physical item or experience is not delivered on the exact day of the gifting occasion.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The new format also gives Party City the opportunity to test new product assortments, especially focused on categories related to kids’ celebrations such as trending toys, favors and more. The new merchandising approach is translating to increases in cross-sales and adjacent product categories.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Gift Card Cracking Bots leverage automation to test millions of digit combinations to identify active physical and virtual gift cards. When valid gift card combinations are identified, they can be abused by quickly purchasing an item, transferring funds to another gift card, or selling the stolen cards at a discount.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A study by Square attributes an uptick in gift card sales to supply chain problems that threaten to prevent items from arriving on time.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

In a time where some loyalty programs are giving less, Ulta Beauty Rewards is proud to give the same amazing benefits our members love, in addition to an even better birthday experience,” said Kelly Mahoney, SVP of Customer and Growth Marketing at Ulta Beauty in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Integrated brand and product messaging from the retailer will be combined with shoppable functionality: viewers scanning integrated in-episode QR codes will be directed to a custom “shop the look” page on HomeDepot.com, where they can add products they see onscreen to their shopping carts.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

You know the one, that final Saturday before Christmas when all the last-minute shoppers descend on the nearest mall to snap up remaining gift items. It will be critical for shoppers to find last-minute gifts that arrive on time. It will be critical for shoppers to find last-minute gifts that arrive on time. Gift cards.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

Additionally, the in-app wallet stores rewards points, offers and gift cards to provide a convenient experience to customers. I’m especially excited to underscore that a key differentiator from other loyalty programs is that our members can redeem their rewards for free full-size products, not just sample sizes.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Carter’s credit card holders get immediate VIP status as well as additional benefits such free shipping, 30% off during their child’s birthday month, access to 3X points days and more. Other features of the new Carter’s Rewards loyalty program include: The ability to spend earned rewards across Carter’s Inc.

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365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

One of the ways to purchase Blizzard games and other digital products is through Blizzard gift cards, which offer a convenient and flexible way to add funds to your account and acquire gaming content. In this article, we will explore all aspects of Blizzard gift cards: from purchasing to usage.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

Known for its closets and organizational solutions, The Container Store’s program is unusual in accepting products for resale from categories that it doesn’t sell. For items that sell, shoppers can earn a Container Store eGift Card that’s good both online and in-store. The giveaway will close on May 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

Two new entrants into the world of resale, Carhartt and Hanna Andersson , serve very different consumer segments, but both are highlighting the same brand attribute with their resale programs — their products’ durability. As the name implies, Carhartt Reworked will offer repair and resale of previously worn or slightly imperfect gear.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The report has also found that 90 per cent of shoppers will be buying gifts for their family, 35 per cent for friends and 30 per cent for their extended family. Australian shoppers are also estimated to spend $379 on Christmas presents with four out of five shoppers expected to make a product purchase in-store.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Each Belk Outlet stocks discounted items from larger Belk stores across the retailer’s footprint, including new products as well as high-end and designer brands the locations may not have carried in the past. The festivities will include ribbon-cutting ceremonies and gift cards valued at up to $500 for the first 200 customers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Aldi Australia has partnered with London-based designer department store Liberty to launch a Christmas range of premium gifts with four print designs. The range includes cards, notebooks, heat packs, tote bags, soap bars, hand cream, candles, reed diffusers, lunch bags, tea, drawer liners and scent sachets, and wrapping paper rolls.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

At the start of the holiday season last year, Walmart launched an online Netflix storefront featuring exclusive products and experiences from the streamer’s most popular franchises. New products will drop seasonally. Now, Walmart is bringing the digital Netflix Hub to more than 2,400 real-world locations. in a statement.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

However, a survey of 1,000 Australian consumers by e-commerce brand Moonpig and market data platform Antenna, revealed that one in five would spend less this Valentines Day than last year, with 39 per cent choosing not to buy products ahead of the event. Flowers, as well as sensory indulgences, are likely to be the go to gifts for consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. The new Square-specific Amex credit card, which will be powered by i2c Inc. small business owners.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Iconic Australian retailer Country Road has taken an innovative tech-led approach to maximising gift sales. Gift Flick is an e-commerce plug-in that enables consumers to virtually send any product or gift voucher in an e-tailer’s store. An end to order deadlines for online gift shopping.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 26, 2024

The 1,054 sq ft space, formerly occupied by Card Centre, has been rebranded as Clintons, marking the card retailer’s first outlet store in the UK since its acquisition by Cardzone earlier this year. The shop will house a range of cards and gifting products, as well as Kenji soft toys.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sovereign Centros has announced that local homeware and gifts retailer, Fig & Fox, has opened at Festival Place , one of the UK’s top 25 retail and leisure destinations. The Festival Place location also features a takeaway counter serving barista-crafted hot drinks from local coffee roasters, Moonroast Coffee.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

is making the online gift-giving experience more engaging for shoppers via a new option that incorporates a “Send as A Gift” button on its skincare and cosmetic brands’ websites. Using the link in the message, the recipients digitally unwrap their gifts through an engaging UX. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

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Retail Times

MARCH 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Times - Retail Times, the free online source for all retail sector news

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JULY 19, 2023

M&S has introduced a ‘Happy Birthday’ braille gift card, in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The retail giant has also brought out a range of three braille greeting cards, suitable for various occasions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

David’s Bridal will be showing off its Spring 2023 collection with in-store trunk shows on Friday, March 31, offering $100 Ashley gift cards to the first 25 people in each store following the 6 p.m. event start time. Entertainment marketing company FlyteVu is organizing the events.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The new Klarna browser extension caters to these shoppers through the creation of one-time virtual Visa cards that enable consumers to securely shop with Klarna at all of their favorite online retailers. and Germany) or gift cards (UK and France). and Germany) or gift cards (UK and France).

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Retail Times

MAY 31, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl has announced it is joining the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme this month, meaning Scots can now look forward to even more choice when using their gift cards.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

While supply chain disruption pulled holiday shopping earlier than ever, 2021 saw gift cards come a long way from their previously held titles of “most lukewarm reception on Christmas morning” and “most likely to be given by a distant relative.” He has nearly 20 years of experience in ecommerce technology and logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Customers previously earned perks through the Pink Nation loyalty program or by using their Victoria’s Secret credit card. In addition to rewards, the VS & Pink Collective will offer member exclusives and digital community features as well as added benefits for credit card members.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Sika Health — a payment solution that enables ecommerce merchants to accept Health Spending Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) payments — has launched a new marketplace where consumers can shop directly for HSA- and FSA-eligible products.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Bloomingdale’s has expanded its Loyallist program by adding an extra tier of benefits, and allowing all shoppers to reach every level even without their having a Bloomingdale’s-branded credit card. Other Top of the List Unlocked benefits include four annual personal triple point days, an unlimited return window and free gift wrap.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Brilliant Earth , an ethical and sustainable fine jewelry company, and Hanna Andersson , a family and children’s clothing brand, have partnered with SmartGift to provide gifting services. The platform will help both retailers enhance their remote gifting options for the holidays.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Mobile passes are designed to be persistently ‘on’ and present in devices and can be updated in real time to support options such as gift cards. Mobile Wallet as a Channel lets shoppers download mobile passes from a brand, offering a number of benefits that marketers can use to engage with customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Occupying more than 2,000 square feet within the Barnes & Noble stores, the shop-in-shops will feature 1,200+ products from Paper Source’s collection of greeting cards, stationery, wrapping paper, crafts and gifts, including a robust holiday assortment and more than 50 0 Paper Source exclusive products.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2020

Staples is reprising the Thank A Teacher program it launched last year, and doubling from 10 to 20 the number of teachers who will be rewarded with gift cards. The winners can use the cards to stock up on school supplies and technology, as well as the personal protection equipment the retailer now stocks.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Of the 46 percent UK adults that will buy gifts, only 13 percent plan to spend more than £50 on a gift, with consumers most likely to spend up to £20 on a gift (34 percent), so not great news for those big-ticket retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Customer who sell their luxury products to Fashionphile have the option of receiving payment in the form of a Neiman Marcus gift card and receive a 10% discount on the gift card value.

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