December 13, 2018
Now that we're halfway through December it's time for last-minute shoppers to hurry! Fortunately, for our incentive and engagement program participants, crowded malls and bumper-to-bumper traffic can be avoided. Our Rewards Mall has over 40,000 merchandise items and counting! From the latest electronics and fashion items to home cooking accessories and more! In addition, we offer gift cards redeemable at over 20,000 retail shopping locations, individual travel options featuring thousands of hotels, flights, cruises and vacation packages, and event tickets to sporting events, concerts and Broadway shows. We truly have it all!
Our merchandise team is happy to share with you some trending items for 2018:
- The famous and futuristic Amazon Alexa leads the charts as demand for the voice-activated virtual assistant continues to rise. Alexa could be used to play music, control your smart home, and to quickly get information simply by asking her a question.
- For those spending their holidays in warmer weather, Yeti remains a popular brand for coolers and ramblers. If you are going on vacation to someplace warm over the holidays, be sure to stay hydrated!
- Year-round, Apple products hold their place on the top of the charts with options like Airpods and iPads. You can never go wrong choosing Apple for a holiday gift.
- The Rewards Mall has no shortage of fashion items either. With thousands of items from top brands like Coach, Cartier, David Yurman, and MICHAEL KORS, there are plenty of sure-to-please favorites.
- Television sets also remain a popular item for redemption with options like the latest and greatest 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs that can be redeemed with points, so engagement program participants don't have to go out of pocket to update their home entertainment systems.
And don't forget gift cards! When in doubt, there's no more surefire choice and we always see a lot of redemptions for retailer cards from brands like Amazon, Lowes, Best Buy, and Macy's. The majority of our brands can be ordered and almost instantly delivered electronically via email for last minute shopping or holiday gifts.
Last but not least, experience gives the gift of memories to last a lifetime. Many participants utilizing our Rewards Mall are redeeming for live events like NFL and College football games, and the hottest concerts and Broadway plays.
Whatever you choose, we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday!
As Vice President of Travel & Engagement at Next Level Performance, Susan serves on the board of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), and chairs the IRF Research Committee. She has also served on the board of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) and is a past president of the Recognition Council, and a past member of the Performance Improvement Council and the Incentive and Engagement Solution Providers (IESP). She is interested in the strategies and benefits of employee engagement, incentive, and recognition programs. An avid traveler, she is also passionate about the art and science of incentive travel.
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