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Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions
Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions
December 14, 2023  |  Streaming

From directly giftable subscriptions to traditional gift cards, video streaming services are finding ways to capture consumers’ holiday season spending. Notably, leading players in the...

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Affirm Teams With Blackhawk Network as Gift Card Use Grows
Affirm Teams With Blackhawk Network as Gift Card Use Grows
December 12, 2023  |  Gift Cards

Payment network Affirm teamed with digital gift card distributor Blackhawk Network. The collaboration is designed to give consumers more choice and freedom in buying gift...

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5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
December 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

’Tis the season … … to puzzle out how to get everyone on your list, well, satisfied. Without breaking the bank. PYMNTS Intelligence data, headed...

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Panera Adds Subscription Gifting as Restaurants Fight Holiday Belt-Tightening
Panera Adds Subscription Gifting as Restaurants Fight Holiday Belt-Tightening
December 05, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With consumers bracing to reduce their spending at restaurants over the holiday season, Panera Bread is looking to drive continued sales and visits by making...

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Holiday Season Presents Key Acquisition Opportunity for Surprise Box Subscriptions
Holiday Season Presents Key Acquisition Opportunity for Surprise Box Subscriptions
November 29, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As the holiday season approaches, subscription box companies are going after consumers’ gifting spending. This time of year presents a valuable opportunity for these companies,...

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Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday
Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday
November 23, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Amid the festive cheer, the holiday season is also accompanied by economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures. Consequently, numerous consumers in the United States are gearing...

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’Tis the Season for Fraudsters and Gift Card Scams
’Tis the Season for Fraudsters and Gift Card Scams
November 06, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The holidays are upon us, and gift cards remain a favorite to give and receive. And the fraudsters lie in wait — armed with advanced...

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Fiserv Expands CheckFreePay Network for Walk-In Bill Payments
Fiserv Expands CheckFreePay Network for Walk-In Bill Payments
October 19, 2023  |  Cash

Fiserv a global provider of payments and financial services technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Blackhawk Network (BHN) to expand access to walk-in bill...

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Venmo and InComm Team to Offer Digital Gift Cards
Venmo and InComm Team to Offer Digital Gift Cards
October 18, 2023  |  Retail

Payments firm InComm has teamed with Venmo to enhance that company’s digital gift card offering. According to a Wednesday (Oct. 18) news release, the new feature offers eligible Venmo customers...

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