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These easy grab-and-go gift bag arrangements make shopping a breeze. When it comes to gift giving, flowers that are ready for transport and don’t need to be recut or arranged are the ideal gift for busy shoppers. No labor in your department, but you need something customers can easily pick up and gift? These grab-and-go bags are a perfect solution. If you're looking for hassle-free arrangements that customers can easily pick up and buy, ask about our all-season, all-holiday gift bag arrangements.

These easy grab-and-go gift bag arrangements make shopping a breeze. When it comes to gift giving, flowers that are ready for transport and don’t need to be recut or arranged are the ideal gift for busy shoppers. No labor in your department, but you need something customers can easily pick up and gift? These grab-and-go bags are a perfect solution. If you're looking for hassle-free arrangements that customers can easily pick up and buy, ask about our all-season, all-holiday gift bag arrangements.

At Big Gift Theory we understand the importance of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones but at times life can get busy and sometimes you don’t have the luxury of time to find the ideal present. But even the smallest of gifts can leave a lasting impression and show someone that you truly care, making them feel special and appreciated. Here are some quick gifting options on the go: - Amazon gift card - Flowers real or crochet - Cakes and pastries - Blinkit serves so many of your last-minute gifting needs - Stationary - Sending or taking a home cooked meal specially made for them If you have any additional suggestions or last-minute gift ideas, feel free to share them in the comments! #BigGiftTheory #LastMinuteGifts #ThoughtfulGifts #QuickGiftIdeas #GiftGivingMadeEasy #GiftIdeasOnTheGo #GiftsFromTheHeart #GiftGuide #ThoughtfulGestures #LastMinuteSurprise #HomeCookedGifts #PersonalTouchGifts

It’s never too early to start planning for #holidaygifting! Check out these 2024 #holiday trends. #INM #corporategifting #tistheseason #employeeappreciation #clientappreciation

Being in Big Gift Theory we understand the importance of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones but at times life can get busy and sometimes you don’t have the luxury of time to find the ideal present. But even the smallest of gifts can leave a lasting impression and show someone that you truly care, making them feel special and appreciated. Here are some quick gifting options on the go: - Amazon gift card - Flowers real or crochet - Cakes and pastries - Blinkit serves so many of your last-minute gifting needs - Stationary - Sending or taking a home cooked meal specially made for them If you have any additional suggestions or last-minute gift ideas, feel free to share them in the comments! #BigGiftTheory #LastMinuteGifts #ThoughtfulGifts #QuickGiftIdeas #GiftGivingMadeEasy #GiftIdeasOnTheGo #GiftsFromTheHeart #TimeToCelebrate #GiftGuide #ThoughtfulGestures #LastMinuteSurprise #HomeCookedGifts #PersonalTouchGifts

Day 3 of 12 Days of Giving Back at Christmas: Embracing Kindness in Retail Ok, a slight deviation from profiling businesses giving back... this time, I'm encouraging customers to give back and it really doesn't take much. This message is: Just be kind! While we often focus on giving tangible gifts, it's equally important to offer kindness and patience, especially towards those working tirelessly in retail and hospitality. Having experienced working on the frontline myself, and with my son currently working at KFC, I understand firsthand how frequent and challenging customer interactions can be during this busy period. Sadly, I don't think he realised how cruel people could be until he started working in retail. Recognising this, a coalition of our industry groups—including the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA), National Retail Association, and the AACS (Australian Association of Convenience Stores) —has launched the 'Be Kind in Retail' campaign. This initiative aims to combat the alarming levels of abuse and violence against retail workers, urging the community to show respect and understanding. The campaign's central message, "Kindness Never Goes Out of Style," encourages us all to be considerate towards security officers, cleaners, and retail staff, especially during the hectic Christmas trading period. Advertisements are being displayed across more than 300 shopping centres and 3,500 digital screens nationwide, spreading this vital message. It's disheartening to note that over 92% of retailers have reported instances of verbal or physical assault against their staff. This statistic underscores the importance of campaigns like 'Be Kind in Retail' in fostering a safer and more respectful shopping environment. As we continue our "12 Days of Giving Back at Christmas" series, let's remember that giving back isn't just about material gifts and greater initiatives supporting plaent and people; it's also about the kindness and patience we extend to those around us. By treating retail workers with the respect they deserve, we contribute to a more compassionate cohesive community. So just breathe and enjoy your Christmas shopping experience! I frolicked in the rain on Friday night in Melbourne while shopping and taking in all the City of Melbourne Christmas lights, windows and frivolity, feeling so very grateful. Did you miss Day 1 and Day 2? Make sure to check out our previous posts, and stay tuned for Day 4 as we continue to highlight ways to give back this festive season.

I have children, so I have to pretend to like Christmas. 🎄 But what I really don’t like is "Christmas" appearing in shops as early as October. Sometimes even September! However, when I caught up with the elves that make the magic happen, I began to understand why they have to start so early. 🛍️ Christmas is a critical time of year for retailers. In the United States, it's estimated that one-fifth to one-quarter of annual retail sales occur during the Christmas/holiday shopping season. Considering the global popularity of the Christmas tradition, it is estimated that Santa Claus receives over a billion letters every year from children (and even some adults) from every corner of the world. And, would you believe it, some cheeky children send more than one letter! 😳   That’s a lot of data—names, nicknames, addresses, details on houses with or without chimneys, lengthy gift lists—and, of course, every child must be matched to the ‘naughty or nice’ list before the troop of manufacturing, fulfilment, and logistics elves can get started. (I can’t quite believe I just Googled the collective noun for elves—and that one actually exists! 🧝)   Without a robust master data management process, we know it would take forever to manually sort that data, validate addresses, deduplicate letters, and ensure the right toy is assigned to the right child! Luckily, Santa’s Chief Data Elf was on hand… With Customer Experience Data Cloud from Stibo Systems taking control at the North Pole, maybe we can postpone Christmas ads until December once more!   Watch the full video here 👉https://sti.bo/3UPv8Eu Stibo Systems. Better Data. Better Christmas. 🎅 Better World.

How does the gifting season make you feel? Throughout 4 years of operation, we found that there are 4 wider groups of gifting shoppers: 1. Those, who plan way in advance 2. Those, who react to Christmas decorations and playlists and start thinking about gifts around now 3. Those, who get overwhelmed by choice and put off gift buying until the last minute Whilst we can cater to all, I'm very driven to tackle the panic gift shopping. Because this reveals the bigger problem. People don't delay Christmas shopping because they DON'T care about their loved ones. It's because they get overwhelmed by choice. They WANT to get it right, but have a decision paralysis. Until it becomes too late. Then the budget, thought gets out the window. Speedy delivery is prioritised. At Shilta we set out to fix it, to ease the decision paralysis and provide you with personalised gift recommendations. No more scrolling through 5,0000 options. Just the gifts that make your loved ones tick. Shilta - your guide to thoughtful gifts.

🎁 Gift Cards, Gifting Trends, and Christmas Success: What would you like to know? Our VP Commerce, EMEA, Anna Uprichard knows a thing or two about the gift card industry. From launching Tesco’s first third-party mall to spending a decade at BHN, she’s witnessed the incredible evolution of gifting and the growing consumer demand for gift cards. In this 17-minute interview with Hadie Perkas (G.I.R.L) 😊 from The Gift Club (TGC), Anna shares her journey and offers invaluable advice to retailers and e-tailers on maximising gift card revenues this Christmas. With 45% of consumer gifting budgets predicted to go toward gift cards, her insights couldn’t be more timely: ✨ Christmas isn’t just the 25th of December – Think about all the gifting moments in the lead-up to the big day. Anna's top tips for peak season success: 1️⃣ Plan and execute with precision. 2️⃣ Deliver great value to consumers. 3️⃣ Stop thinking of Christmas as just one day! Plus, hear about the time Anna bluffed her way into a Millennium Dome dance production – a story worth tuning in for! Catch the full interview and connect with Anna on LinkedIn for more. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your gifting strategy. https://lnkd.in/ebxVJTEK #GiftCards #Retail #ECommerce