October session will provide insider’s glimpse into growth of gift cards as in-demand payment tools ahead of the holiday shopping season MINNEAPOLIS, August 22, 2018 – Today the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) announced its upcoming RGCA Forum will feature a keynote session entitled “The State of the Closed-Loop Industry,” during which exclusive research will

Card currency creates customer touchpoints for c-stores. By Anne Baye Ericksen, Contributing Editor to Convenience Store Decisions Gift cards and open-loop prepaid cards offer gift-givers a means to show their generosity while simultaneously allowing recipients the freedom of making their own purchasing decisions. This convenience continues to grow in popularity. First Data reports nearly 100%

The RGCA recently spoke with Payments Journal about noteworthy advances in the gift card industry, how gift cards factor into contextual commerce and how ongoing collaborative efforts are helping brands stay ahead of fraudsters. Board Chair Marina Hodges also shared a sneak peek of what to expect at the second annual RGCA Forum, this October 1 –

  The RGCA’s second annual Forum will take place this October 1 through October 3 in Nashville, Tennessee—coinciding with the RGCA’s 10-year anniversary. The event is open to all with a vested interest in the closed-loop gift card industry.

The Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA), the only non-profit trade organization representing the closed-loop gift card industry, today announced Erin Wood of Subway® restaurants has assumed the role of board of directors chair, and Marina Hodges of Walmart has been appointed vice chair. The organization also announced the addition of 13 of the world’s most

One of the hottest topics in payments – particularly during the holiday shopping season – is gift cards. The closed-loop gift card industry has shown tremendous growth and innovation in the last few years and shows no signs of slowing down. Q&A with Colleen Dorwart, RGCA board chair

Today the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) announced that its sold out inaugural RGCA Forum, taking place October 2 through 4, will feature an interactive session about important regulatory topics pertaining to closed-loop gift card programs. Following a presentation by expert closed-loop gift card attorneys, attendees will be encouraged to join a Q&A about how

Today the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) announced its 2017-2018 board of directors and executive committee, as well as exciting association growth with the addition of numerous new brand members. Read More

Today the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) announced it has opened registration for its inaugural RGCA Forum event October 2 through 4 in Kansas City, Mo. Forum is open to RGCA members and non-members alike. It is an inclusive event for a variety of closed-loop gift card industry stakeholders, including gift card program managers, retailers,

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