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Incentive Research Foundation's Industry Outlook for 2024 Reports Measured Optimism

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Incentive Research Foundation's Industry Outlook for 2024: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting reports a generally positive outlook, with overall rewards budgets continuing to increase in both North America and Europe. Expectations are levelling out compared to the optimism directly following the pandemic, as incentive professionals are challenged by economic uncertainty, rising costs, and a tight labor market.

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The Incentive Research Foundation's Industry Outlook for 2024: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting reports a generally positive outlook, with overall rewards budgets continuing to increase in both North America and Europe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Incentive Research Foundation's Industry Outlook for 2024: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting reports a generally positive outlook, with overall rewards budgets continuing to increase in both North America and Europe.
The Industry Outlook for 2024 provides good news about growth of incentive program budgets and use of merchandise, gift card, and event gifting.
The IRF's Industry Outlook for 2024: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting was supported by IRF Research Advocacy Partners Seiko and Tumi.

Citcon Partners with Shoplazza to Empower E-Commerce Businesses with Expanded Payment Capabilities for Global Market Reach

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Citcon, a leading global payment solution provider, and Shoplazza, a cutting-edge e-commerce platform, are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at offering a significant advancement for e-commerce businesses.

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Citcon, a leading global payment solution provider, and Shoplazza, a cutting-edge e-commerce platform, are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at offering a significant advancement for e-commerce businesses.
By offering diverse payment options, businesses can cater to the preferences of their global customer base, resulting in higher conversion rates and business results.
"We are excited to partner with Shoplazza, an innovative e-commerce platform, to deliver seamless payment experiences to businesses worldwide," said Wei Jiang, Co-Founder & President of Citcon.
"We are delighted to join forces with Citcon and integrate their advanced payment solutions into our platform," said Alyson Zhang , COO of Shoplazza.

Brown Jordan Inc Announces Jerome Griffith as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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Brown Jordan, Inc. (“Brown Jordan” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of outdoor and indoor furniture, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Jerome Griffith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Brown Jordan, Inc. (“Brown Jordan” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of outdoor and indoor furniture, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Jerome Griffith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Brown Jordan is a portfolio company of Greenwich, CT-based private equity firm, Littlejohn & Co.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005333/en/
Jerome Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brown Jordan, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
Mr. Griffith is a seasoned executive with a track record of success growing premium and luxury consumer brands, having previously led Lands’ End as its CEO from 2017 to 2023.
"I am excited to join Brown Jordan and lead this iconic brand into its next phase of growth," said Mr. Griffith.

Select Innovations Teams Up with Mastercard and Deserve to Launch the Select™ World Elite Mastercard®, A New Kind of Rewards Card

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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Current Select benefits include savings and perks at over a million premier partner locations across the globe.

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Current Select benefits include savings and perks at over a million premier partner locations across the globe.
Invitations will be granted sequentially, but current Select members and prospective members who invite others to the waitlist will have priority.
"We're excited to work with Select to power the Select™ World Elite Mastercard® and deliver meaningful rewards and point programs to its members," said Kalpesh Kapadia, Co-Founder and CEO of Deserve.
The Select™ World Elite Mastercard® is powered by Deserve and the Mastercard network.

Emplifi Acquires Customer-Powered Commerce Platform Pixlee TurnTo to Enable Brands To Deliver Authentic Content at Scale

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Emplifi will incorporate Pixlee TurnTos capabilities across its social marketing, live commerce and customer care workflows as part of its unified CX Cloud platform.

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Emplifi will incorporate Pixlee TurnTos capabilities across its social marketing, live commerce and customer care workflows as part of its unified CX Cloud platform.
Leveraging UGC presents a cost-effective, efficient source of content, while also amplifying the voices of a brands most powerful advocates, its customers.
By providing the tools to leverage user-generated content, ratings and reviews and influencer marketing, Emplifi will help brands build authenticity and solve for content at scale.
Today marks an important milestone for Pixlee TurnTo, as we officially become part of the Emplifi family, said Kyle Wong, Chairman and Co-Founder, Pixlee TurnTo.

Citcon Named to the 2022 CB Insights’ Fintech 250 List

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

CB Insights named Citcon Inc , the leading provider of mobile payments enabling global commerce at scale, to its fifth-annual Fintech 250 ranking , showcasing the 250 most promising private fintech companies of 2022.

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CB Insights named Citcon Inc , the leading provider of mobile payments enabling global commerce at scale, to its fifth-annual Fintech 250 ranking , showcasing the 250 most promising private fintech companies of 2022.
"This years Fintech 250 winners are shaping the future of financial services, from payments and banking to investing and insurance, said Brian Lee, SVP of CB Insights Intelligence Unit.
Utilizing the CB Insights platform , the research team selected these 250 winners from a pool of over 12,500 private companies, including applicants and nominees.
Being named to the CB Insights Fintech 250 is a testament to the talent and dedication of our growing global team, said Wei Jiang, President and COO of Citcon.

Offering APAC Customers Local Payment Options Could Cut e-Commerce Cart Abandonment by Half, Say Western Global Merchants

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Offering local payment options can help merchants significantly reduce cart abandonment rates according to The Emerging APAC Opportunity report from Citcon and PYMNTS.

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Offering local payment options can help merchants significantly reduce cart abandonment rates according to The Emerging APAC Opportunity report from Citcon and PYMNTS.
Merchants already operating in APAC identified the two primary factors underlying high cart abandonment rates as cost-related factors (60%) and payment friction (47%).
Seventy percent of the global merchants we surveyed predicted that cart abandonment rates could be reduced by half just by offering trusted, local payment schemes to consumers.
Expanding payment options to better serve local APAC consumers has the potential to unlock exponential growth for merchants of all types.

Citcon and Bold Commerce Open-Up More Than 150 Digital Wallets for Retailers and DTC Brands

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The combined Citcon and Bold Commerce solution will enable leading retailers and DTC brands to accept and process more than 150 payment methods, including popular digital wallets, local payment schemes, and credit cards preferred by overseas customers through one integration.

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The combined Citcon and Bold Commerce solution will enable leading retailers and DTC brands to accept and process more than 150 payment methods, including popular digital wallets, local payment schemes, and credit cards preferred by overseas customers through one integration.
Bold Commerce and Citcon recognize that when retailers offer shoppers their preferred payment options and a seamless checkout experience, they see increased conversion rates as a result."
Bold Commerce is powering anywhere commerce for brands by delivering high-converting, customizable commerce experiences.
Bold Commerce has been named to Deloittes Tech Fast 50, E&Ys Entrepreneur of the Year, and CBInsights Retail Tech 100.

Citcon Expands Payments Presence Throughout Asia Pacific

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Asia Pacific countries currently account for nearly three-quarters of total global retail growth and about two-thirds of online growth.

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Asia Pacific countries currently account for nearly three-quarters of total global retail growth and about two-thirds of online growth.
For overseas merchants expanding into Asia Pacific through physical locations or ecommerce, as well as regional merchants looking to expand market presence, navigating the complex web of local payment schemes is paramount.
To manage its on-the-ground presence, Citcon has expanded its in-market leadership team in key locations, including Japan, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The booming middle class in Asia Pacific markets is the most important force driving global commerce, said Chuck Huang, Founder and CEO of Citcon.

LIM College Business of Cannabis Degree Programs Announce "All-Star" Faculty for Fall 2022 Start

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the September start of its bachelor's and master's degree programs in The Business of Cannabis, LIM College has added some of the cannabis industry's best-known leaders to its faculty.

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NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the September start of its bachelor's and master's degree programs in The Business of Cannabis , LIM College has added some of the cannabis industry's best-known leaders to its faculty.
"When we designed our cannabis degree programs, we wanted to provide our students access to the highest achievers from various parts of the cannabis business.
With these cannabis all-stars joining our faculty, we are delivering on that promise," said Michael Zaytsev, Academic Director of The Business of Cannabis at LIM College and author of The Cannabis Business Book .
LIM College's degree programs in The Business of Cannabis focus on specialized cannabis industry knowledge, as well as business skills such as marketing, retail management, branding, merchandising and supply chain management.