According to ICSC’s shopping forecast, retail sales should grow 3% to 3.5% during the holidays, even as the organization’s shopping intention study predicts that more consumers will be out shopping this season. The shopping forecast from the former International...
New research from Blackhawk Network (BHN) shows a shift in consumer gift card purchasing behavior, with men emerging as the primary purchasers for the first time. BHN, a digital payment technology provider specializing in gift cards and digital code products, said...
In its annual holiday forecast, payments provider Blackhawk Network stated that spending on the festive season will gain a modest 3%, with gift cards getting a more significant piece of the holiday pie. According to Blackhawk, consumers will spend 43% of their holiday...
The holiday season is coming up fast, and according to a National Retail Federation consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers expect to spend $875 on average on gifts, decorations, food and other seasonal items, up about $42, or 5%, from...
Gift cards have become a driving force in the holiday season, but they also are evolving and generating new ways to help givers provide something meaningful for recipients. The success of the payment method has spawned new cards that can be used at multiple businesses...
