Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
Bass Pro Shops has reached an agreement to acquire Cabela's Inc. for about $4.5 billion in cash, combining two of the biggest sellers of outdoor sports equipment and apparel and two leaders in the corporate gift card market. According to a Bass Pro Shops statement,... [ read more ]
In the past, the Wells Fargo scandal would have cast a shadow over the incentive field. This time, however, it creates an enormous opportunity for professional practitioners of engagement and incentive programs, because the ill-advised Wells Fargo sales program places a shining light on ... [ read more ]
Klosebuy Inc., a new digital and loyalty platform for small business first announced on the RewardsRecognitionNetwork.com, announced that it will go live on October 5, 2016. All businesses that sign up directly at klosebuy.com... [ read more ]
InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction services firm, recently announced the launch of Raindrop, an enhanced version of an existing FTP solution that lets customers access all prepaid products available through InComm Digital Solutions (IDS), including the... [ read more ]
Lauren Beegal has joined Philadelphia-based United Incentives as Vice President, Business Development. Beegal earned her Master's Degree from George Washington University and has demonstrated leadership in event operations and sales development for destination management companies, most recently for a technology start-up. ... [ read more ]
In a move that one day could have significant impact on business practices both in the U.S. and worldwide, a recommendation by the Enterprise Engagement Alliance to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to create formal standards on employee engagement was approved by the U.S. Technical Advisory Group. While there remain ... [ read more ]
Fujifilm North America recently released a number of new products aimed at the incentive market, including three unique camera designs and features. Here are... [ read more ]
Achievers recently announced the winners of its 'Elite 8' at the company's 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards Gala in Toronto. The Achievers Elite 8 designation recognizes the firms that received the highest scores for each of the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement - the criteria used by Achievers to determine its Most Engaged Workplaces winners. ... [ read more ]
In another sign of increased mergers and acquisition activity in the engagement and rewards space, Sodexo announced that it has acquired Inspirus, a 120-person engagement services company based in Fort Worth, TX, that offers a comprehensive employee engagement technology platform to companies of all sizes. The acquisition will ... [ read more ]
The new Local Offers program currently being tested by Uber lets its customers earn free rides by making purchases at local merchants listed on the Uber app. The promotion is powered by VisaNet, a new loyalty platform launched earlier this year by Visa.... [ read more ]
