Economy Secretary shows support for Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Scotland’s Economy Secretary says the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card will provide a boost for businesses as they recover from coronavirus. Kate Forbes has urged companies of all kinds across the country to sign up to be part...
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New Scotland Loves Local Gift Card launched
Every community in Scotland could soon have its own gift card in a milestone move encouraging everyone to support local businesses. The Scottish Government is backing the rollout of the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as part of...
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Consumers encouraged to spend local gift cards to support businesses reopening in Scotland
Scottish fintech Miconex has launched a new Spend It campaign across its 17 Scottish Town and City Gift Card Programmes, encouraging consumers to get out and spend local gift cards to support businesses reopening after the latest lockdown. The...
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Shop Local: Consumers Turn to Local, Multi-Venue Gift Card Schemes
Scottish fintech Miconex has revealed that over £1.9 million was spent through its Town and City Gift Card programmes in 2020, providing evidence that consumers are turning to local, multi-venue gift card programmes in a bid to support local businesses. The 2020 sales...
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Gift cards unlock lucrative spending power for Scotland’s local businesses
The rising use of gift cards by shoppers is unlocking greater spending potential in Scotland’s high streets, statistics show. Research by the Gift Card & Voucher Association has found that people will, on average, spend 65% more than the...
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Scotland Leads The Way In Christmas Quiz To Bring Towns And Cities Together And Share The ‘Shop Local’ Message
FIVE Scottish places are leading the way in a new Christmas quiz designed to support local gift card programmes around the UK, and encourage local shopping this Christmas. Over 70 towns and cities around the UK have taken part...
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