Tag: vouchers
A Journey Through Time: The History of Luncheon Vouchers in the UK
The journey of Luncheon Vouchers in the UK is a tale of innovation, growth, and adaptation. From their humble beginnings in the 1950s to their eventual decline in the digital age, these vouchers played a pivotal role in shaping British workplace culture and providing employees with affordable dining options. While their prominence has faded, Luncheon…
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Cash Remains King in UK Shops
Alternative/emerging means of payment, such as online payments and money-off coupons, grew last year seemingly by 150%, although these remained a fraction of the total. But cash remains the dominant payment mechanism. Cash is still the most popular form of payment in UK shops but the popularity of vouchers and coupons is on the rise,…
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M&S joins O2 for location based marketing
It’s great to see that M&S are experimenting with location based communications with their consumers. Marks & Spencer has signed up to O2’s geo-location based marketing service “You Are Here” to send targeted offers to shoppers near its stores. via M&S joins O2 for location-based marketing | News | Marketing Week. If this type of…
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Vouchers and gift cards: where next?
It’s incredible to think where we’ve come from. Seventy years ago the first voucher appeared on the high street in the form of a book token. Who could have predicted how the voucher and card industry would change and develop, becoming a currency for both everyday and business life, and who amongst us can predict…
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The Gift of Divorce
To support the opinion that you can get vouchers for anything…it appears you can now get a divorce voucher. Lloyd Platt & Company, a London law firm, are offering gift vouchers so that you can ‘gift divorce’ to a friend. The firm’s founder, Vanessa Lloyd Platt, said she had been amazed at the response (just…
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Christmas comes early for guitarists
Amazing! I’ve just received an email today, 26 January, promoting Guitar Break gift vouchers for the perfect Christmas gift. That’s nearly a full 11 months before next Christmas. Gift Vouchers Guitar Break gift vouchers are now available to buy through the website or over the phone. They are perfect for Christmas or Birthdays and are…
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