GiftCard Partners Blog

The holiday season is a crucial time for businesses to express appreciation to their employees, clients, and partners. In an industry valued at a staggering $242 billion, corporate gifting is not just a kind gesture—it’s a strategic investment. Over 78% of businesses report that corporate gifts offer a substantial ROI, particularly in terms of brand recognition and relationship building. As we approach the holiday season, it’s essential to plan gifting strategies carefully, focusing on the timing and denominations to ensure maximum impact. 

Have you considered the impact building client relationships has on growing and scaling your business? Whether you run a local coffee shop or a large corporation, keeping customers happy and loyal to your products protects one of the most important assets to your business- your client base.   

Each quarter, our team of industry experts shares key insights from the latest research and publications on gift card and payments trends. Explore the latest developments and see what patterns and shifts the GiftCard Partners team has observed this quarter in the gift card industry. 

Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes—economic stability, food access, housing, education, and community context, among others. According to the CDC, SDoH impact up to 80-90% of health outcomes, making them a critical focus for nonprofits and social service providers aiming to promote health equity.

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, flu season looms. You see flu shot signs as you drive by local pharmacies and employers start to put a plan together to prevent flu from decreasing productivity in the office and crippling the workforce.