Gifts & Rewards

PERTH, SCOTLAND–Downtown gift card company Miconex has announced new program launches in Ontario, alongside EML Payments Limited, following the success of existing gift card systems for Peterborough and Prince Edward Island. The new ‘Downtown Dollars’ systems are set to launch in Downtown Sudbury and Downtown London in summer 2021. Peterborough …

New RBC Vantage means clients can now use their personal debit cards to earn RBC Rewards points TORONTO, ON–RBC launched RBC Vantage, Canada’s newest everyday banking offering that brings together a comprehensive suite of powerful benefits that RBC clients can enjoy every day. RBC Vantage gives clients, for the first time, the …

Three couples across Canada gifted with their dream engagement rings MONTREAL, QC–This summer, Canadian jeweller Birks launched a contest to celebrate today’s everyday heroes – Essential and Frontline Workers. To enter, participants were asked to share their love story or the story of a friend, or family member. At least …

TORONTO, ON–Transition Squad, a Toronto-based franchisor of estate and downsizing auctions, is pleased to announce the launch of SupportLocal.Club, an initiative to support local businesses by selling gift cards/vouchers and distributing coupons on their behalf. “Transition Squad has been helping seniors downsize and working with families settling an estate since …

TORONTO, ON–Thoughtfull™, a new online gifting platform created by Indigo Books & Music Inc went into beta launch today. Aiming to transform the way in which Canadians discover and select gifts, Thoughtfull is the first marketplace of its kind to provide curated gift recommendations based on how the gift giver …

Yes Marketing survey finds most people have a go-to travel brand they consider above all else Nearly a quarter (25%) of travelers say they don’t feel adequately rewarded for their loyalty to travel and hospitality brands, suggesting there’s room for improvement when it comes to these brands’ retention and loyalty …

Only major bank in Canada to offer credit cards with no foreign transaction fees TORONTO–Scotiabank is further strengthening its market-leading suite of credit cards with a refresh of the Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card. The newly refreshed card offers the highest earn rate available in the market for Groceries, Dining …

New features include an enhanced online and mobile experience and access to savings at more than 450 retailers across Canada; Eligible CIBC clients can receive a free SPC Membership Student Price Card (SPC) continues to accomplish its mission of supporting Canadian students by announcing a new relationship with CIBC that will …

Étienne Boulay and Maïka Desnoyers become the newest Quebec ambassadors for the AIR MILES Reward Program MONTREAL–The AIR MILES Reward Program revealed a collaboration with Quebec-based celebrities, Étienne Boulay and Maïka Desnoyers. Widely recognized from Etienne’s football career, and their regular appearances hosting a variety of local TV shows, the …

Collectors can now use Cash Miles for LCBO eVouchers and get rewarded directly from their mobile device TORONTO–The AIR MILES Reward Program and the LCBO announce today a partnership expansion that provides Collectors the ability to use AIR MILES Cash Miles towards the purchase of LCBO eVouchers for instant use …