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2016 is looking to be a huge year for the organic foods industry. And as the world's leader in natural and organic foods, Whole Foods Market is no exception. The organic foods giant is rethinking its business model and revamping its brand to stay competitive with a slew of new competitors. Whole Foods ended 2015 with over $15 billion in sales, and their growing competition can likely be attributed to their own success. Whole Foods Market CEO, John Mackey recently commented,

2015 gift card sales in the U.S. reach $130 billion, a 6% increase over 2014.

2015 gift cards sales are just the beginning as gift card sales are predicted to reach $160 billion by 2018. E-gifting had the largest increase, rising to 26% in 2015, representing $7.1 billion in volume. E-gifting is also expected to support the overall payment industry growth. Long-term prospects for e-gifting remain promising as more payment services become mainstream and plastic cards make the switch to digital.

Awarded by the National Association for Business Resources

Wellesley, MA (PRWEB) December 31, 2015 - GiftCard Partners (GCP) has announced that for the third consecutive year, they have been named one of the nation's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™” by the National Association for Business Resources.

For brands with a gift card program, third-party distribution is not just a retail placement tactic. It is a growth channel.