Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/research-trends/page/2/ --- description: Market research, spending data, consumer behavior and industry forecasts. title: Research & Trends — page 2 | 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 2 # Research & Trends Market research, spending data, consumer behavior and industry forecasts. [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Whop Guides Seasonal Gift Selling in Its 2026 Ecommerce Business List](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-publishes-guidance-on-105-online-business-ideas-for-2026-including-fa9895d4d2cd/) Custom gifts appear among 105 business ideas, with an emphasis on researching designs, customers, materials and seasonal delivery requirements. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) September 14, 2026 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Whop Reviews Gift Card Acceptance and Payment Provider Benchmarks](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-payment-processing-statistics-report-highlights-industry-trends-and-29f3672684fe/) Whop’s September 2026 payment roundup brings together gift card acceptance surveys, payment-method data and merchant processing benchmarks. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) September 8, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [WorkProud Outlines Employee Recognition Data and Reward Program Measurement](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/workproud-publishes-framework-for-measuring-core-values-in-organizations-26bd1a3ce6b2/) The framework uses tagged recognition records and five measures, with client examples and explicit limits on drawing causal conclusions. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) August 28, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [UMB outlines wealth-transfer considerations for women receiving gifts or inheritances](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/women-take-charge-of-finances-with-wealth-transfer-guidance-5ff0bfa87eee/) UMB's commentary covers understanding transferred assets, choosing advisers, reviewing plans and communicating intentions to beneficiaries. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) August 17, 2026 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Arrowhead Promotion Advises Brands on Rebates and Gifts With Purchase](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/brands-should-use-incentives-to-win-consumers-in-a-pressured-economy-adf2fb54fe1f/) Arrowhead Promotion draws on consumer surveys to argue for simple offers that support immediate sales and repeat purchases. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) August 14, 2026 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [All Digital Rewards Reviews Incentive Design and Gift Card Reward Choice](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/behavioral-economics-research-influences-incentive-program-design-includ-f419e4b278bf/) A revised white paper examines reward value, timing, framing, schedules and recipient choice, while setting out limits to the evidence. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) August 4, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [UPay’s Crypto Tax Guide Emphasizes Cross-Border Transaction Records](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/upay-publishes-cryptocurrency-international-tax-guide-for-gift-card-and-f49c1f8baf37/) UPay’s guide discusses crypto transaction records, residence and reporting across jurisdictions, with an explicit November 2025 cutoff for its tax analysis. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) August 4, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Kudoboard outlines birthday thank-you messages for colleagues and group cards](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/kudoboard-publishes-guidance-on-responding-to-birthday-wishes-7a66d035c70f/) Kudoboard’s guide explains how to acknowledge birthday greetings from coworkers, clients, friends and contributors to online group cards. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) July 29, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Tillo: Peak-Season Gift Card Promotions and Retail Sales Planning for 2026](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/tillo-announces-strategies-for-businesses-to-maximize-sales-with-gift-ca-a99f934375c6/) Tillo examines digital gift cards, promotional rewards, paid-media budgets and inventory pressures in its peak-season 2026 retail guidance. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) July 29, 2026 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Stephen Newnham’s Clacton Proposals Center on Blockchain Transparency](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/solana-community-leader-enters-uk-by-election-with-onchain-transparency-09c538d8f937/) UPay reported the Superteam UK lead’s intention to stand and his policy ideas, but he was absent from the council’s final list of nominated candidates. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) July 20, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [UPay Compares Crypto Tax Residency, Trading Income and Reporting Obligations](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/upay-guide-highlights-countries-with-little-or-no-tax-on-crypto-gains-e2dfca7dae86/) UPay’s country comparison highlights the distinction between investment gains and business income; official guidance also limits broad claims of tax-free crypto activity. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) July 2, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [UMB Outlines Family Gift and Loan Planning Across Generations](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/umb-guidance-on-financially-supporting-multiple-generations-with-gift-pl-c5426ca64c7b/) UMB’s family finance guidance distinguishes gifts from loans and sets out how households can discuss support for children and older relatives. 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