In a crowded marketplace, having a standout product or service is no longer enough. What truly sets successful brands apart today is brand power — the ability to form emotional connections that go beyond transactions and turn customers into loyal advocates. Brand power is not built overnight. It grows through every interaction a customer has with you, …
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Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance, flowers, and last minute gifts. But at its core, the day is really about appreciation. It is about taking a moment to show people that they matter. And that does not have to be limited to romantic relationships. Appreciation comes in many forms Valentine’s Day can be a …
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Introduction When you think “gift card,” you probably imagine a retail store, a restaurant, or maybe an online marketplace. But around the world, companies have gotten wildly creative with what you can buy via gift cards. Some of these unusual offerings might surprise you — and inspire you to rethink what gifting can be. Tattoos …
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For many people, gift cards live in one specific moment of the year. December arrives, inboxes fill up, and gifting becomes another task to check off the list. But gift cards can be so much more than a seasonal solution. When used thoughtfully, they can become a year round way to build relationships, show appreciation, …
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Introduction The new year always brings fresh resolutions — not just for people, but for businesses too. In retail, January is the month where leaders ask: What’s next? How do we evolve? After a record-breaking holiday season, attention shifts toward loyalty, personalization, and how to future-proof the customer experience. In 2026, gift cards and loyalty …
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Introduction If you think of shopping malls, the first image might be crowds, clothing stores, and holiday sales. But there’s another side to the mall experience — one that has transformed dramatically over the years: the food. From greasy pizza slices to Michelin-starred pop-ups, malls have gone from quick snack stops to culinary destinations. The …
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Advanced personalization and video as the new era of the shopping experience Gift cards are no longer just a convenient last minute substitute for a present. In recent years, they have evolved into one of the most advanced digital products in retail, tourism and shopping centers. The future of gift cards will be shaped by …
Introduction December is the most magical — and most profitable — month of the year for retailers. Holiday lights shine, shopping centers are packed, and online carts overflow. But in recent years, one trend has quietly reshaped the way people give and receive: the rise of gift cards as the go-to holiday present. In 2025, …
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Introduction Gift cards seem like a given today: browse online, pick a design, email or print, redeem in store or on an app. But the journey from simple paper certificates to the sleek digital cards we tap or scan is rich with twists, inventions, and unexpected entrepreneurs. Let’s rewind and explore how we got here. …
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Introduction With the holiday shopping season looming, retailers and consumers alike are looking for clues: What will drive gifting behaviors this year? Where should marketing dollars go? Which gift card formats will win? As it turns out, the data from earlier in 2025 already offers a map — a detailed snapshot of what’s working, what’s …
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SmartGifty is a web based gift card management solution for multi-shop shopping centres or multi location businesses like shops, cafes and restaurants. It allows your customers total gift-giving and gift-spending freedom and provides you with an effective, transparent, secure and easy to implement marketing and purchases clearing tool, which can be also turned into loyalty and cash-back programs. SmartGifty creates added value for everybody involved: gift givers and recipients, shopping centres, retailers and businesses.
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