Gift Cards – You Still Have Time!

Gift cards continue to be the #1 gift given and also the #1 gift most people want to receive.  E-gift cards and Mobile Gift cards are becoming more popular than ever and you can begin selling these cards today! Especially with so many people using their mobile devices for everything these days.  Not only e-gift cards are easy to buy and send, but they are also instantly delivered or they can be ordered ahead of time.

Offer an additional bonus gift card with a large purchase or in addition to a $50-$100 gift card purchase. This is another great way to acquire new customers. A mere $10 or $20 free gift card is an inexpensive way to increase your customer base since most people give the free card away to friends or family. There is a reason the big box stores have huge banners up this time of year!

Give your customers a “grab and go” option at check-out with your cards in a basket or simple gift bag.  A bottle of wine and pasta in a basket or maybe some chocolates with a plate on display will appeal to your customers. Get creative, and have fun with it!  You have a captive audience and visualization always sells more gift cards.  Customers love the time savings of not having to wrap it themselves or think of items to add. Your gift cards fly off the shelves and your sales will skyrocket!  Not to mention the new business you will gain from the recipients of these gift cards.

Use banners outside or notices on your doors, and a fun display at your check out counter.  Also, don’t forget social media…with a simple QR code directing them to your website to order e-gift cards, mobile or plastic gift cards online!

We are all pressed for time these days and just by making it easy for your customers to order with gift ideas or different methods of delivery, you will create the “WOW” factor and be remembered!  Last year Statista reported retail sales were projected to amount to $6.03 trillion in 2022!