You can’t please all of the people, all of the time. Or can you?
Aligning your incentive or recognition program with leading industry brands by offering their gift cards can significantly increase the enthusiasm and participation in your program. Brand awareness is a major factor in end users’ shopping experience, and by offering gift cards for brands they already recognize and are currently shopping for, you add awareness to your program — which leads to greater participation.
Gift cards provide the flexibility and versatility of cash without the downsides. Our gift card review features some of the most popular brands. All of them provide special services to companies using gift cards as incentives, so be sure to use the contact information provided instead of purchasing at retail for the added value these suppliers will bring to your program.
For sports enthusiasts
Foot Locker and Champs Sports are the world’s largest athletic specialty retailers, offering a broad selection of brand name footwear and athleisure apparel. Foot Locker and Champs Sports Gift Cards are available in a traditional plastic format as well as a virtual eCard format, in either U.S. or Canadian dollars. All cards are redeemable in-store and online. Foot Locker and Champs Sports Gift Cards never expire and there are never fees applied for non-use. For more details, contact Dennis Borst of Patriot Marketing Group at 800-690-5996 or email giftcards@footlockergiftcard.com, or visit footlockergiftcard.com.
More than a gift card
The GC GiftPass or SuperCertificate® is the ideal consumer incentive or sales incentive, providing your recipient the option to redeem for gift cards from hundreds of popular brands. Your GC GiftPass or SuperCertificate can be completely customized, from creating your own design or using one from GCIncentives, to adding a personalized message, your company logo and now even multimedia such as video. For more details, call 866-896-4781 or visit GCIncentives.com.
Recognition that’s always fashionable
Celebrate, reward or recognize your very best with a Macy’s gift card. The biggest selection. The best brands. Amazing value. That’s why Macy’s is America’s favorite department store — with more than 500 stores nationwide and macys.com open 24/7. For more information on using Macy’s gift cards in your next incentive program or customer loyalty campaign, call Macy’s Corporate Sales at 800-452-4440 or email macys.corporatesales@macys.com.
Take care of top performers
The Spa & Wellness Gift Card is the perfect way to put those who exceed expectations on the path to personal wellness. When your top performers receive a Spa & Wellness Gift Card, their choices are endless, as the card is accepted at over 8,000 spa and wellness facilities across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The gift cards never expire and have no added fees. Recipients can treat themselves to some well-deserved relaxation with a soothing massage, facial or manicure, or even attend a yoga class. For more information, visit spaweek.com to find the perfect spa experience or wellness retreat near you.
Legendary dining
Landry’s Gift Cards are the all-purpose pass to legendary dining, entertainment, gaming and hospitality and may be used at more than 500 Landry’s locations in the U.S. Some more popular Landry’s destinations include Morton’s-The Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s, Claim Jumper, Chart House, Saltgrass and experiential dining destinations like Rainforest Café. For more information, contact Len Sadek of Landry’s at 713-386-8141 or email lsadek@ldry.com, or visit landrysinc.com.
Motivate with the swoosh
As a reward, a thank you or an incentive, a Nike Gift Card is the gift your whole team will appreciate. Only Nike Gift Cards open up a world of performance apparel styles – from one of the most iconic brands in the world. Whether they’re weekend warriors or world-class athletes, comfort-seekers or fashionistas – it’s the perfect gift for everybody. For more information, call Nike Corporate Sales at 971-473-3415 or email austin.briggs@nike.com.
Show love with B-Dubs
When you need to reward a job well done, incent your employees or retain loyal customers, the Buffalo Wild Wings gift card is the ultimate solution. Redeemable at 1,100-plus locations nationwide. For details, visit buffalowildwings.com or email bwwbulk@buffalowildwings.com.
