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One10 reviews IRF 2023 trends in incentive travel and employee rewards
One10’s review of the IRF’s 2023 trends covers workforce recognition, travel costs, non-cash rewards and pressure on program delivery.
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Mastercard SpendingPulse reports 7.6% US holiday retail growth in 2022
Online purchases and restaurant spending grew as consumers adjusted gift budgets to inflation.
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InComm’s 2022 Holiday Research Links Gift Card Preferences to Shopper Generations
InComm’s generational analysis of 2022 holiday shoppers compares gift card preferences and the marketing channels favored by Gen Z, millennials and older buyers.
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Mastercard SpendingPulse forecasts 5.7% Canadian holiday growth for 2022
The outlook anticipated 5.7% holiday retail growth and strong shopping immediately before Christmas.
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Evolve Bank Compares Savings Accounts, CDs and Trusts for Family Gifts
Evolve Bank & Trust’s financial-education article presents savings-related gifts as opportunities to teach children about deposits, account management and time.
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Virtual Incentives: Survey Fraud and Global Reward Delivery at ESOMAR 2022
The market research industry is expected to have a big year, with a focus on fraud prevention and efficient survey fielding and payment distribution.
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Mastercard SpendingPulse forecasts 7.1% US holiday retail growth for 2022
The company anticipated 7.1% U.S. retail growth as promotions and in-store shopping shaped the season.
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Evolve Bank Links Children’s Savings Lessons With Gifts and Practical Goals
Evolve Bank outlines how families can use money gifts, savings accounts and age-appropriate goals to explain saving and the distinction from investing.
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InComm profiles physical and digital gift card shoppers in 2022 research
InComm's June 2022 shopper profiles distinguish the audiences for physical and digital cards while identifying planned, repeat purchases across both groups.
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Whistle research highlights the admin burden of small employee rewards
A 2022 supplier survey put average monthly non-payroll disbursements at $774 per manager, spanning gifts, expenses and incentives.
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InComm's 2021 shopper research finds rebound in gift card giving
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.
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Incentivefox Reviews Earlier Research on Prepaid Rewards and Loyalty Participation
Incentivefox’s 2022 research roundup cites earlier findings on mobile loyalty access, prepaid reward preferences, program participation and customer data sharing.