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Gift vouchers for Home Centre’s Fabulous Furniture!

The wedding season is upon us again. After the auspicious Makar Sankranti, many young men and women will be taking their wedding vows in accordance to their customs and traditions. Then the time will come to furnish their new homes or refurnish their parents’ homes in order to move in as a couple. If you’re wondering what to gift to the wedding couple in your circle this month, don’t worry, we have the answer for you. There is a Grand Sale happening at Lifestyle Home Centre of up to 50% on furniture and accessories. Also there is an additional 5% off for customers with Axis Bank and Standard Chartered debit and credit cards. Aren’t these such amazing, money saving offers?

So why think of any other gifts as wedding gifts? Gift your happy couple a Lifestyle gift voucher and let them choose the items they want from Home Centre’s fabulous range of furniture, furnishings, home décor and kitchen equipment. Home Centre stocks the best of home decor options from top national and international brands, so quality will never be a concern. The Wedding Season is also the ideal time to gift yourself, or someone else a wonderful chance to get value for money. Plus, it is easy to know what exactly to buy, because Home Centre creates sample kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms for buyer education. You can see what your choices will look like in your home before buying the items. Now that is what we call smart shopping.

Great News for Titan Fans this Sankranti!

The iconic brand that makes a range of world-class watches is presenting an unbeatable offer this Sankranti. At GiftBig.com, the Titan Sankranti offer will top up your purchase value by 10% when you select any item worth Rs. 3000 or more. That means if you buy a Titan gift card worth Rs. 3000, you will be benefiting from an additional Rs. 300! A fine watch costs good money, and to be offered a 10% top-up value for Titans fabulous stores and products, is a great feeling. Titan Watches knows its customers and knows how to make them happy. So here it is – the offer is valid from 12^th January 2013 to 19^th January 2013.

Makar Sankranti marks the occasion when winter ends, leading the way into the greenness of spring. It also marks the bringing in of the harvest, which means plenty of happiness and joy for everyone around. It’s a unique festival celebrated across India in different forms. Family members, friends and neighbours exchange gifts and sweets on this day as a symbolic gesture of life’s continuing bounty, brought in by the changing of the season.

Celebrate Makar Sankranti this year with gratitude and joy for all the blessings you’ve been bestowed with. Gift generously to your friends and family. A watch stands the test of time, marking each wonderful minute that flies by. Titan Watches gift cards are a wonderful way to show your love, appreciation and gratitude to those who’ve made a difference to your life in the past year. The special 10% top-up offer for Makar Sankranti gives you one more reason to gift your loved ones Titan gift cards this Makara Sankranti.

Gift Cards for Allen Solly Friday Dressing

Have you ever wondered when someone will come up with garments and shoes that are perfect for work and after-work fun? Well, Allen Solly has done it, and done it marvelously, one might add. For the latest in crossover styling, head over to Allen Solly and check out their new Friday collection. With these garments and shoes, you can begin your day in the boardroom, and end it playing pool with your close buddies at your favorite club.

Allen Solly is redesigning the way urban India is dressing for work with vibrant colors and stylized cuts. Since we talked about the garments in one of our earlier blog, let’s focus on the shoes today. These shoes are all-weather brogues crafted using intricate whipstitches and contrasting soles. Their mixed-leather derbies are an exciting combination of leather and rich suede. These shoes can be worn with chinos and formal shirts to jeans and tees. Allen Solly’s high-top chukka boots are crafted from premium leather, and are not what you’d expect from regular high-tops. These shoes are so elegantly styled, that they can easily traverse diverse life situations with ease. Again the Allen Solly duplex-leather slip-ons are beautifully created out of suede and leather – they’re just perfect to wear with business casuals.

So whether you’re running a company, managing an important team, or a high-flying artist; Allen Solly’s Friday Dressing has something special for you. Also if you’re thinking of gifts over this new year and the many occasions coming up afterwards; this gift card from Allen Solly would be perfect. Think about it – is your son getting ready to fly abroad on business? Is your brother looking for restocking wardrobe? Gift cards from Allen Solly should be your answer.

PVR Cinemas Gift Cards For 2 Great Movies In January 2013!

Ok, it’s time to get ready for two great movies releasing in January 2013. There’s Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola releasing on 11^th January and Race 2, releasing on 25^th January. Two totally different movies set in different scenarios. If you like rustic comedy, check out Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, a funny romantic comedy film by Vishal Bharadwaj. The movie stars the charming Imran Khan along with the beautiful Anushka Sharma. The whole movie is about the tangled and rather hilarious relationships between the characters, guaranteed to set you rolling on your plush leather at PVR Cinemas.

Coming to Race 2 – this thriller takes off from where its prequel, Race, left off. This movie stars Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel. Quite the glam cast! Bipasha Basu is also making a special appearance as her original Race character, Sonia. So yes, the screen will light up with much beauty and charm even as the thrills roll.

These are definitely the two not-to-miss movies in January 2013. What are your plans? How about getting some PVRCinemas gift cards for friends and special ones in your lives? If you have a friend whose birthday is coming up in January, this is sure to be a cool gift idea. Send him or her, a PVR Cinemas gift card with sufficient funds for 2 or 4 people to enjoy their favorite movie along with tasty snacks from the snack bar. This gift card is definitely going to be a hit among your friends!

Gift cards for Mia & Taj Collections from Tanishq!

If you’re looking for easy-to-wear, simple and economical pieces of jewelry to wear to work, don’t look further than the Mia collections from Tanishq. Yes! You got it right. The stunning Mia Jewelry range comes to you with many added designs, each one designed to go with a special piece in your wardrobe. That’s so many reasons to love work! Delicate bangles and bracelets, exotic yet delicate earrings, floral and feminine neckpieces that are appropriate for work – Mia is just perfect for the working women. What’s more, the pieces are priced starting at Rs. 5000, which makes it possible for most working women to buy themselves a real treat!

The Tanishq Taj Collection, on the other hand, is a tribute to the fine gold craftsmanship of old India. These pieces are wrought in gold, diamonds and precious stones, in styles reminiscent of the beauty of the Taj’s jaali work. If you’ve ever been to the Taj Mahal, you’ll see that each piece in this collection faithfully emulates the work done on the Taj. The delicate and intricate carving and jaali work on the mosaic panels, along with the perfect symmetry and exquisite calligraphy of the Taj Mahal are the inspirations behind the Taj Collection. Looking for that perfect party piece that’ll stand out for its uniqueness? Opt for a richly carved and studded bangle from the Taj Collection, or a necklace set that’ll take you back to Agra many centuries ago.

These two collections make the ideal gifts too, depending on your recipients’ needs. Why not buy Tanishq gift cards for the special women in your life? There cannot be a better gift to celebrate the high points in her life.

Gifts cards for Super Hero movies at Landmark!

If you’re a frequent shopper at Landmark, you’ll find that there’s more reason than ever to visit your favorite department store this New Year. Yes – Landmark is offering fabulous discounts upon purchase of various movies, in different genres. If you are a fan of SuperHero movies, such as Batman, Spiderman and Avenger movies, you’re in for a treat. There’s a flat 15% off on these movies at Landmark! Do you know anyone who’s an absolute superhero movie buff and that person’s birthday is coming up soon? Well, now you know what to gift – a Landmark gift card definitely!

Oh, there’s more. Great news for Rajnikanth movie lovers. Selected Rajnikanth movies are on offer at flat 15% off at Landmark. Gift that Rajnikanth fan in your life the chance to buy his favorite movies at a fabulous discount, and get ready to be thanked by them! Landmark’s fantastic offers don’t stop here. Accessories from the well known childcare product label, Dora, are at 25% off as well. Therefore it’s the best time to gift a Landmark card to the friends who’ve recently become parents, or those who have older kids. Dora’s backpacks, colorful water bottles and childcare products are of excellent quality.

Even without these offers Landmark is the best destination for books, movies, music, games, toys, stationary and many more categories. A gift card from Landmark is sure to be a hit among the kids, young and the old. It’s also good if your friend is a serial shopper! Landmark has more than enough to keep people occupied for days, not just hours.

Woohoo Newsletter

Greetings!

As we step into another fresh year, we wish that 2013 fills your life with success and happiness!

We hope that the fresh new year would give many more reasons for strengthening our partnership and we would achieve greater milestones in the months to come…

This edition is specifically aimed to take you back to the six basic steps that would help to bolster the Gift card program.

Continue reading to know more…

A QWIK preview of some of the consumer promotions on www.woohoo.in during Christmas & New Year!

In order to make the most from your Gift Card program, we would recommend a six pronged strategy as elucidated herewith:

1:Set Objectives for the Gift Card Program

What should be the Gift Card sale contribution to the total sales?
What are the barriers to realizing the above objectives?
What interventions are required to overcome these barriers?

2: Set Gift Card Sale Targets and Incentives for the Franchisee

The targets for each franchisee should be shared with them at the start of the Gift Card program.
These targets should be fixed on the basis of volume of Gift Cards sold and value of Gift Cards sold.
The targets should be broken down into quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily time frames for each franchisee.
The franchisee should in turn give individual targets to the sales team within the store.
The corporate should also work out an incentive plan for the franchisees.

3: Break Targets into measurable goals for the Franchisee

Each franchisee should identify the total number of customers required to attain the franchisee target.
They should also ascertain the number of new customers required to improve the Gift card sales performance and the interventions needed to meet the target.
Each franchisee should identify the average load value at that outlet so that its easier for them to ascertain the number of transactions required to meet the value target.

4: Education and Training for the Store Staff

The ENTIRE sales team at the stores should be trained by the Store Manager on when to sell the Gift card and how to approach the customer for selling the Gift card.
The store staff should be trained on what queries to expect from the customer, how to handle them and how to keep the consumer interest alive in the category.
Leaflets/ Booklets/ Training manual to be handed over to the store team.
In case of people movement at the stores, the new recruit should be fully trained by the store manager on the Gift Card program just like he is trained on other aspects of retail business.
Have a slot for Gift Card program during Franchisee Meet / Store Managers’ Meet to elicit their feedback on the program.

5: Track Program Performance

In order to track program performance, QwikCilver dashboard gives all the information pertaining to Gift Card transactions viz. Daily, MTD, YTD performance reports, Inventory stock reports, Outlet wise performance reports.
All the above information is available real time to enable the store managers/ regional managers to address the issues related to store performance.
Track the non-performing stores on a monthly basis viz. the ones which have not even done a single sale transaction and take corrective actions immediately.
Improve store performance by running time bound contests amongst store teams.

6: Strategic Review and Program Improvement Strategies

A quarterly review of the Gift Card program with the Regional managers and the store managers.
Deciding on the milestones to be achieved for the next quarter.
Deciding on the store level interventions that need to be taken with more urgency to take the program to the next level.
Celebrating success and the key performers -Store Champs and Regional Champs
Institutionalize awards for achievers in the Gift Card program category similar to what exists for other product categories.

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The New Lifestyle Winter Glam Look!

Ok, girls, if you thought that you can look hot and sexy only in summer, then think again! The Lifestyle Winter Glam Look promises to make girls ‘look hot’ in winter as well! Check out their range of winter glam – colorful, winter-friendly make up from Lakme, Chambor, L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, Bourjois and others! Makeup that’ll last you through the cold days and keep you looking fresh and radiant even as the dry winds blow. Winter colors must be stronger and last longer, a fact that these top brands grasp very well indeed.

That’s not all! Every glam makeup brand from Lifestyle is offering fabulous discounts or gifts for the season. Lakme offers Rs. 75 off on purchase of Aquashine/Plum & Shine Lipsticks work Rs. 450, and a Fruit Blast Face Wash free with purchase of a 200ml bottle of Peach Silk Moisturizer. L’Oreal offers 15% off on skincare products upon purchase of products worth Rs. 500. Maybelline offers a lovely shopping bag as gift if you buy products worth Rs. 500, and Revlon offers Rs. 150 off on its range of Super Lustrous Lipsticks. Oh, there’s more – trendy sunglasses from the global beauty brand Bourjois upon purchase of products worth Rs. 2000. MaxFactor offers a mini product free for purchases worth Rs. 1000.

Now, doesn’t all that make this winter one major glam event? How can you not look hot this winter when you have all these fabulous offers from such world-renowned beauty brands? Go ahead; take this great opportunity to make your friends also look hot and glam this winter. Give Lifestyle gift cards as New Year gifts to your friends and family this year. You won’t hear any complaints from them! Who can complain, when they’re looking that good?

Gifting Ideas For Your Wife This New Year!

Another New Year is here and you’re faced with the same old dilemma. What to get the wife this year? Be it jewelry or apparel, it is always very difficult to please a woman. Even if you know her likes and dislikes, the best idea is to leave the choice to her, by gifting her gift cards from famous brands like Gitanjali, Tanishq or Satya Paul!

And this year, you can also break the mold by gifting something very different. How about gifting her fabulous experiences? Get her a gift card from YLG Spa & Saloon, for a day of therapeutic pampering with aromatic oils and massages. Help get rid of an entire year’s stress from her shoulders. Or gift her classy dining experience at Mainland China or any of the BJN Group restaurants. Or maybe you can gift a MakeMyTrip gift card for a romantic trip to any of the exotic locale of her choice.

Most women have varied interests and desires, so it’s sometimes best to get her a gift that encompasses her wide range of wishes. Opt for a department store gift card – think Central, Lifestyle, Shoppers’ Stop or Westside. Let the shopping be your gift to her as well! And you don’t have to restrict yourself to one gift card. After getting her a gift card from a department store, you can also think of a gift card from TTK Prestige or Home Stop for her kitchen equipments or home furnishing needs. Roll one surprise after other and make this New Year the best New Year of her life!.

New Year Celebration Gifts for Friends!

New Years’ Day is a cause for major celebration when you’re with friends. It’s a brand new year, and there’s so much to look forward to. So many things to achieve and so many desires to be fulfilled! A good promotion at job, trips to exotic places, another year of togetherness for romantic couples; the list can go on.

The beginning of a new year is also rife with all kinds of suppositions and speculations. Which cricket hero will make waves this New Year? Which movie is going to be an all-round grosser? Which new political leader will emerge to lead India and which new gadgets are going to hit the market? At the very least, there’ll be a lot of new things happening – parties, events and everyone in high spirits! It’s a time like none other in the entire year. It’s like a gift-wrapped package just waiting to be open – of course there needs celebrations too!

Think just a little bit ahead. In the midst of celebrations, why not make arrangements for some cool gifts for friends? How about ordering a PVR Cinemas gift card for a grand movie night with your pals? Or maybe a Madhuloka gift card for the post-movie drinks! How does a gift card help in these scenarios? Well, for one thing, you’ll stay on budget, which is really hard when spirits are high. For another thing, a gift card or gift voucher makes it a very special celebration, and can even be used for group shopping.

Here are some more great ideas! How about a New Year’s Eve dinner with your friends at Dominos or Pizza Corner? Or a fabulous time with coffee & cakes at Café Coffee Day! The range of things you can do with gift cards from Woohoo.in is endless. So plan for a grand and joyous welcoming of the New Year!