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It's long known that gift cards provide an easy and effective way for restaurants and retailers to increase holiday sales. According to studies from last year's holiday season, businesses saw a double-digit increase in gift card sales. The good news is that gift card sales are expected to grow by 9.5% in 2022.

They have no memory of a time without cell phones and the internet. They are the first truly digital generation, born in the late 1990s to early 2000s or specifically from 1997 to 2012. This is Generation Z.

While the summer heat is still in the air, it is time for your retail store to prepare for fall. Along with fall comes a change in weather, a change in colors, and a change in buying habits. Fall and winter holiday shopping will pick up speed quickly. Here are a few ways to prepare:

With 80% of U.S. consumers affiliated with at least one loyalty program and more than 55% agreeing that such programs are more important than ever, it's safe to say that loyalty programs can be a significant boost to your business.

What is a recession? The technical definition of a recession is when there is a decline in GDP for two consecutive quarters in a row. Generally, a recession happens when consumers and businesses lack confidence that things will remain good long-term and tighten their belts, spending less money. So how can you make sure that your business can handle an economic downturn? Here are a few ways to recession-proof your business.