About two weeks ago I joined a group of Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists at their monthly breakfast meeting. I expected some interesting insight on the deal flow and market perception, but definitely a positive and upbeat morning – what else could you expect of born optimist Entrepreneurs and VCs, even in a recessionary market, right? Click to read more …
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Long live the consumer!
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Productexpansion in Gift Card Malls
Monday, April 27, 2009
The years 2006–2008 can be noted as years in which third-party gift card malls have become available in nearly every retail store type in the U.S. Drugstores, grocery stores, and convenience stores have been equipped with gift card malls for a total of nearly 200,000 retail locations. Click to read more … -
There is no new retail customer!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Recognizing the opportunity to increase sales with the existing foot traffic in a retail store is not new to us – it is our business. Our company, Smart Circle, provides assisted sales services in retail locations like Best Buy, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, and Costco. Click to read more …
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Assisted Sales Lift Gift Card Revenue
Monday, April 27, 2009
I cannot tell you how many times I just stand in my local grocery store and watch consumers walking by the gift card display. This last weekend, I was visiting a Pavilions store in Newport Beach, California. I stood and counted the amazing foot traffic that passes by the two end-cap displays showcasing nearly 400 facings of gift cards.
