EMV–which stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa—is now the global standard credit card chip. In wake of numerous large-scale data breaches and increasing rates of counterfeit credit cards, U.S. card issuers have adopted this new technology to protect customers. Approximately 120 million Americans have already received an EMV credit card and the numbers will continue … Continue reading
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Tips and Tricks on Holiday Marketing Plans
According to the National Retail Federation, 20 to 40 percent of yearly sales for small and mid-sized retailers take place within the last two months of the year.1 The holidays are right around the corner and customers are ready to spend big. Campus stores can leverage their audience by advertising themselves as a one stop … Continue reading
A Few of Our Favorite Things: What to buy this holiday season
With 78% of holiday shoppers planning on doing their holiday shopping in-store1, it is important to have the hottest trending items of the season. The list below targets every budget and personality type and is perfect for your college students. Did we miss a trend? Let us know what you are stocking in stores this … Continue reading
Tis the Season to go Mobile (Infographic)
Are millennials shopping at home, on the go, with apps, on multiple devices, or all of the above? Over 44.8 million people shopped on Thanksgiving last year and 43% of those shoppers were millennials. They spent 13% more than the 34+ age group, giving millennials a strong purchasing presence.1 The millennials are expected to have … Continue reading
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