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Samsonite today announced it has purchased Tumi Holdings for $1.8 billion. Under the deal, Samsonite is paying $26.75 a share in cash, 32% above the closing price of Tumi's stock on the day of the sale. With the purchase of Tumi Holdings, Samonsite is now the leading luggage maker active in the incentive, rewards and recognition sector.... [ read more ]

National Gift Card has appointed Eric Thiegs as the company's new President, effective immediately. Thiegs, formerly Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NGC, reports to Chief Executive Officer Adam Van Witzenburg, ... [ read more ]

National Gift Card recently announced the promotion of Rick Rubin to the newly-created position of Executive Vice President, Sales. In this new role, Rubin will shift his current focus on retail and technology relationships to future planning, as he... [ read more ]

Abt Electronics has brought in Hammacher Schlemmer veteran Marc Spiwak to help revitalize its corporate sales operation. Spiwak will also head up the retailer's promotional sales, trade show and partnership functions. Spiwak began... [ read more ]

A Conference and Expo dedicated to highlighting the world of Enterprise Engagement in business and its many strategies and tactics is being launched by the Exhibit and Event Marketers Association (E2MA), the Enterprise Engagement Alliance, the Wise Marketer's Loyalty Academy, and the Rewards & Recognition Expo and University. ... [ read more ]

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has released its comprehensive report, 2016 Trends in Rewards and Recognition, revealing that businesses will emphasize unique, upscale and individualized experiences in their motivation programs this year.... [ read more ]

Everyone knows that word of mouth is the best advertising; it literally costs nothing because, according to Gallup research, customers who feel "wow" about a company will willingly share their happiness with friends or colleagues without any incentive at all. The smartest customer referral programs leverage the ... [ read more ]

Nominations are now being accepted for the Rewards & Recognition University's Innovation in Rewards Award. These awards honor ... [ read more ]

Blackhawk Network recently announced that it has acquired GiftCards.com and OmniCard, adding to the company's rapidly expanding ecommerce businesses, specifically in the prepaid and incentive arenas. Blackhawk also... [ read more ]

Links Unlimited has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Moov covering the corporate market. Moov manufactures "fitness wearables" designed for running, swimming, boxing, cycling and... [ read more ]