Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/12/ --- description: Market research, spending data, consumer behavior and industry forecasts. title: Research & Trends — page 12 | Gift Card News image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/publication.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) 3. Page 12 # Research & Trends Market research, spending data, consumer behavior and industry forecasts. [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Mastercard SpendingPulse forecasts 7.1% US holiday retail growth for 2022](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-s-2022-holiday-forecast-highlights-inflation-and-gift-budgets-faee3e2cacf6/) The company anticipated 7.1% U.S. retail growth as promotions and in-store shopping shaped the season. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) September 12, 2022 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Evolve Bank Links Children’s Savings Lessons With Gifts and Practical Goals](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/evolve-banking-discusses-teaching-kids-the-importance-of-saving-money-93033ec2e56b/) Evolve Bank outlines how families can use money gifts, savings accounts and age-appropriate goals to explain saving and the distinction from investing. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) July 25, 2022 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [InComm profiles physical and digital gift card shoppers in 2022 research](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-profiles-physical-and-digital-gift-card-shoppers-in-2022-research-ec9cf70c0f66/) InComm's June 2022 shopper profiles distinguish the audiences for physical and digital cards while identifying planned, repeat purchases across both groups. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) June 23, 2022 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [InComm's 2021 shopper research finds rebound in gift card giving](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-s-2021-shopper-research-finds-rebound-in-gift-card-giving-8080f7d2535e/) InComm's April 2022 report describes increased gifting of retailer and network-branded cards during 2021, with planned purchases and knowledge of the recipient shaping selection. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) April 26, 2022 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Incentivefox Reviews Earlier Research on Prepaid Rewards and Loyalty Participation](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incentivefox-research-highlights-effectiveness-of-gift-card-incentive-pr-7e6abb42fb5e/) Incentivefox’s 2022 research roundup cites earlier findings on mobile loyalty access, prepaid reward preferences, program participation and customer data sharing. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) April 13, 2022 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [InComm’s 2021 Gift Card Research Finds Stronger Demand for Deals and Digital Promotion](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-s-2021-gift-card-research-finds-stronger-demand-for-deals-and-295f9a812875/) InComm’s review of 2021 gift card surveys found more purchases, stronger interest in promotions and a leading role for email in communicating offers. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) April 12, 2022 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Evolve Bank outlines mortgage readiness, savings and gifted down payments](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/evolve-banking-provides-guidance-on-assessing-readiness-to-buy-a-home-3c98e2bdc362/) Evolve Bank’s January 2022 homebuyer guide covers credit, existing debts, down payment funds and the ongoing costs of owning a home. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) January 21, 2022 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Mastercard SpendingPulse measures 8.5% US holiday retail growth in 2021](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-measures-8-5-u-s-holiday-retail-growth-in-2021-0d937e11d411/) Gift purchases supported growth online and in stores during the November-to-Christmas period. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) December 26, 2021 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Mastercard 2021 Survey: Holiday Shopping and Gift Cards That Support Causes](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-holiday-shopping-survey-shows-consumers-prefer-online-shoppin-22b0f98aaf22/) Mastercard’s 2021 US and Canada holiday survey examines online shopping, gift card demand and charitable gifting. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) December 16, 2021 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Virtual Incentives Reports Millennial Preferences for Virtual Rewards in 2021](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/millennials-prefer-virtual-gift-cards-for-holiday-gifts-research-finds-12363f8259a6/) Virtual Incentives’ 2021 research found that almost half of millennial respondents preferred receiving virtual gift cards or virtual Visa cards. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) December 15, 2021 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Diggecard reports £43 million 2020 turnover as gift card platform expands](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/diggecard-reports-43-million-2020-turnover-as-gift-card-platform-expands-6d351cd52bcf/) Diggecard's 2020 turnover exceeded its £25 million forecast, with international client rollouts and demand for digital gift cards cited as growth factors. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) November 23, 2021 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Virtual Incentives: Research Participant Engagement and Gift Card Rewards](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/researchers-can-learn-from-marketers-to-boost-respondent-engagement-with-82087136b202/) Researchers can learn from marketers to boost respondent engagement by optimizing the respondent experience and providing choice in rewards, such as gift cards or reloadable… [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) November 4, 2021 1 min [Previous](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/11/) 1. [1](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) 2. [10](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/10/) 3. [11](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/11/) 4. [12](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/12/) 5. [13](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/13/) 6. 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