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Gifts for your friends relocating to a new city
While it’s exciting to move to a new city, it can also be tiresome. Relocating to a different city poses a number of challenges to a couple. For one thing, they have to sort out where they’ll live, how they’ll commute, where to send kids to school, how to arrange for amenities and so on. These challenges will take some time to overcome. Be sure to support and cheer your friends with gifts that they can use in their new home!
Let your gifts help them furnish their new home
While relocating to a new city, it becomes necessary to get rid of several belongings and move with a lighter load. Most people need to buy new furniture for their new home. Your friends might be wondering where and how to buy new furnishings and home goods. If you know a bunch of their friends, you could all pool in and buy the relocating couple a gift card from The Home Stop, Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Central or @Home. These are large shopping malls that sell every imaginable item of furnishing and home equipment one can want.
Gift them a well-deserved break!
Relocating to another city could be physically and mentally exhausting. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could gift your friends a short and nice trip or an experience to unwind, feel refreshed and good about the new possibilities that are in store for them? How about a gift voucher for a fine dining experience? You can choose a restaurant based on the couple’s favorite cuisine, such as Mainland China for Chinese, Spaghetti Kitchen for Italian, Oh! Calcutta for some Bengali cuisine or a host of other interesting options. Or, send them both to PVR Cinemas for a nice movie together. A nice and short weekend trip is also a great gift idea. You could pick a gift card from MakeMyTrip.com or Cleartrip.com.
Gifts that won’t be misplaced
You like the idea of gifting them these gift cards, but fear they might happen to misplace the physical card in the whole process of packing, moving and unpacking? There’s a perfect workaround! You can gift all of this via the Woohoo App. This way your friends will receive your e-gift voucher on their mobiles and will not run the risk of losing it. Not just that. To make the gift even more special, you could personalize it with pictures of fond memories, a voice note or a text message.
You know they’ll thank you for your warm gesture!
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(Post updated on 19 Aug 2016)
What to gift my team member on his birthday?
If you’re managing a team of people, you know team work is crucial for the success of any project. You value each member of your team; you share meals with them, watch cricket with them during breaks, enjoy your evening cup of coffee with them and celebrate their birthdays with them too! You know it, we know it and your team members know it– they are important to you.
What Would You Do For A Family Member’s Birthday?: Most people spend a minimum of 8 hours at work, and a maximum of anything up to 24 hours on occasion. Your team is your extended family, and there’s no two ways about it. So what would you do if it’s your brother or father’s birthday? Wouldn’t you get him something really nice? Yes, you would. That’s what families do.
Birthday Gift Cards Make The Best ‘No Headache’ Gifts: Think about it – if you have a team of 10 people, how much time would you be spending shopping for gifts? Imagine the time you would need to buy gifts for all your teammates. With gift cards and gift vouchers, you only save yourself the time and energy but also gift your team mates the ability to select what they want from over 100 top retail brands – all this from the comfort of your desk. With Woohoo.in, the gift cards superstore, all your gifting needs are met with just a few clicks.
Which Gift Cards Would Suit Your Team Member Best?: You’ve worked with him, you know him best. Is he a sharp dresser? Then consider gift cards from P N Rao, Marks & Spencer, Van Heusen, Shopper Stop and so on. Is he crazy about tech? How about a gift card from Croma, The Mobile Store or E-Zone? Loves watches? Think of Titan, Helios and more. You have plenty to choose from.
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Indians taking to gift cards over cash, physical gifts
As appeared on livemint.com by Rashmi Aich, on 25 May 2016.
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Gift cards in many segments are gaining popularity as they offer flexibility, convenience and, choice to recipient
For her wedding in February this year, Nandana Das, 29, a Bengaluru-based communications professional, was happier with the gift cards she received for online and offline stores than the many cup and saucer sets and bedsheets. “Some gifts were of no use and also not as per my taste. Gift cards give me the flexibility to buy anytime, anything and from anywhere. It gives you the option to actually buy what you want,” she said.
Das is part of the growing tribe of Indians who prefer such cards over cash and personal gifts. According to a report by QwikCilver Solutions Pvt. Ltd, which runs gift card platform Woohoo, 54% of respondents in a study said they prefer giving gift cards. Such cards are available in both physical and digital formats, and are offered by e-commerce sites, banks and retail companies.
“Cash is seen as too impersonal. With a gift card, you can decide on a brand or an e-commerce platform and your loved one can decide the gift,” said Pratap T.P., co-founder and chief marketing officer, QwikCilver.
As it is going to be the wedding season in many parts of India, gift cards may be preferred. Bengaluru-based software professional Shilpi Sinha, who got married in November last year, said, “I prefer giving gift cards as they are more convenient to use and can be gifted and sent anywhere. At my wedding, most of the physical gifts I got were things I already had.”
Apart from online portals, brick-and-mortar stores are also seeing an increase in sale of gift cards. “The sale of offline stores through e-gift cards has increased from nil a few years back to 25% now,” said Pratap.
“One doesn’t need to carry the digital gift cards. And as most gift card purchases tend to happen at the last minute, it’s convenient to buy and send,” said Firoz Khan, founder and chief executive officer, GiftCardsIndia, a gift-card aggregator. The market for gift cards has grown 40-50% in the past 3 years and is set to grow further as more people are adopting it, he added.
Mint Money take
Although gift cards offer flexibility and choice, do remember to check the expiry date on them. Moreover, any left over amount won’t be returned.
For bank gift cards, the minimum amount you need to put in is usually Rs.500 and the maximum is Rs.50,000, though these limits vary. Then there are charges such as for issuance, and replacing a lost card. These can’t be transferred either.
So the next time you get a wedding invite, you may consider these cards over the wall clock you were planning to give.
6 Gifting Crimes
Not all gifts are kind, not all are useful. No matter given with whatever amount of love, some end up being hopeless. Have you been the culprit or victim of one of the below gifting crimes?
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How do I get inside this?
Not every dress is ‘One Size fits all’. Many a times a good deal of money is gone down the drain due to fitting issues.
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Same Pinch!
You are rare, you are special. If you also prefer designer clothes, a copy around might be very disappointing!
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Where to keep this?
An odd furniture or a mismatched crockery set might just ruin any day! Should you really take the chance of gifting one such thing?
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Not my style..arghhhh.
If you don’t notice her style, you are at loss. And your gift is a waste!
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I see that small stain there, right there!
You might have spent a fortune on your gift but how embarrassing when you got to prove it, everything because of that small stain!
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I hate this!
Your reaction when you get something that you really hate and absolutely don’t need.
Woohoo’s #theSuperGift campaign featured in the Afaqs Reporter magazine.
Journalist: Aditi Srivastava
Page: 28, Afaqs Reporter magazine
ICC World T20 Gift Card – the ideal gift for all cricket lovers
Cricket is his passion. He could eat, sleep, talk and walk cricket. For someone who’s always been such a big fan of cricket, you know any merchandize of his favorite team will be a prized possession. With the T20 cricket frenzy all around, how about gifting him a gift card that allows him to pick merchandize of his choice?
India’s leading gift cards superstore, Woohoo.in, now presents an exclusive opportunity for all cricket fans to get the ICC World T20 Gift Card. This gift card can be used to redeem any merchandize of your choice from the the ICC Cricket Store.
The T20 World Cup merchandise list includes T-shirts, jerseys, caps, key rings, lapel pins and memorabilia, any of which can be the gift your loved one will always cherish and remember you for.
Take advantage of the 20% cash back offer via Woohoo, between March 16th 6 PM and March 18th 11:59PM. The offer is valid on the ICC Cricket Store E-Gift Cards available at Woohoo.in. You can also enjoy the 20% cashback when you shop on the ICC Cricket Store and pay via the Woohoo app.
Gift ideas for a friend on his new job
A new job is an exciting juncture in everybody’s life. It is a validation of one’s self worth and credentials, and a result of hard work and commitment. Whether it is a first job or a switch to something new; this is definitely a moment for celebration. Show your friend how proud you are of his achievements by getting him a gift card. Here are a few gifting suggestions.
Formal attire: A new job will mean beefing up your wardrobe with formal attire. A gift card from Allen Solly, Peter England or Van Heusen may just be what your friend needs for some great choices in formal wear. Has he been thinking of buying a suit? Get him a P. N. Rao gift card for great suit options.
Electronics: Gadgets are always great gifts for guys. Get your friend an E-gift card from Amazon.in, Flipkart.com or a gift card from Croma or E-zone to delight him in his next gizmo purchase.
Leather Accessories: Leather products like belts, wallets, laptop bags, cell phone cases always make a style statement in a person’s outfit. Get your friend a gift card from Hidesign for a fine choice in leather accessories.
Watches: Elegant watches are essential for completing any wardrobe. Moreover as your friend progresses in his career, he will find himself constantly juggling many responsibilities. An elegant watch would be an ideal gift. The stylish watches in town can be gifted through Titan or Helios gift cards from Woohoo.in.
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(Post updated on 16 March 2016)
Gift ideas for a friend on her new job
A new job is definitely a moment for pride and celebration. It is also a period of testing the waters and proving your abilities. Whether it is your friend’s first new job or whether it is a switch into a new role, she must be excited about the new opportunity. Get her a gift to mark the occasion and show her how proud you are of her. We have a few ideas for you to choose from.
Apparel: A new job could definitely do with a wardrobe update! Depending on the culture of the new organization, she would want to buy stylish apparel for work. So get her a gift card from Myntra, Allen Solly or Van Heusen as they have a good collection of formal and business or casual wear.
Accessories: Accessories like purses, jewellery, footwear and the like can make a huge difference to her entire outfit. If you think she has an adequate wardrobe but would prefer to update her accessories this season, then get her a card form Hidesign, Lifestyle or Shopper’s Stop and send her on a shopping spree.
Spa day: A day at the spa to pamper and rejuvenate oneself so that the body and mind are fully re-charged for the new job would be a great gift your friend would appreciate. Get her a gift card from Four Fountains Spa or YLG Salon & Spa for a day of rest and relaxation that she would love you for!
Fine Dining: Your friend has been working hard to land this job. Gift her an evening of relaxed dining with gift vouchers from her favourite restaurants like Copper Chimney, Spaghetti Kitchen, Sigree, Oh! Calcutta or Mainland China.
A choice of many: If you would like to gift her the option to select from any of the above, then the Woohoo gift card is your best bet. With the Woohoo gift card she would be able to select the product or service from the brand of her choice.
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(Post updated on 14 March 2016)
Farewell gift ideas for your friend
Your friend is going abroad and you are caught in a bitter-sweet moment, bursting with pride on his achievement and, at the same time, feeling a sense of sadness that you would miss him dearly. Get him a farewell gift to celebrate this new phase in his life as he goes on to experience new places, things and adventures. Here are a few farewell gift ideas you might like to explore.
A nice and sturdy suitcase
Going abroad would call for suitcases in sizes that he might not currently possess. But how would you know the exact size and type of suitcase that would be a perfect for him? A good idea would be to get him a Shopper’s Stop or Lifestyle gift card, as that would give him the option of picking up exactly what he needs.
Good books to keep him company
Travelling overseas often demands long hours being spent at airports and on flights. It could get pretty boring if he has nothing to do to while away his time. In such times, books make good company and a perfect way to lose track of time. You could get him a Crossword, Amazon or Flipkart gift card so he could pick some books that have been on his “must-read” list for a while.
Ready-to-eat packets
Once he lands on foreign shores, there are lots of things he would miss and home food will certainly top the list. Yes! Comfort food is what he will need when he misses home. Get him a gift card from Spencer’s or Big Bazaar so that he could stock up on some ready-to-eat Indian food packets to take with him.
Apparel
A different place would also mean a different climate he would have to brace. This could require him to buy now clothes in-keeping with the demands of the new place and climate. Get your friend a gift card from Shopper’s Stop, Lifestyle or Central. He could go pick a nice jacket or shorts and shirts, depending on where he’s heading.
Miscellaneous needs
You know you want to gift him something useful for him but not too sure about exactly what he needs at the moment? No problem! You could just gift him a Woohoo gift card which he could use across a wide range of brands across different categories to get himself exactly what he wants. This way, both he and you would be happy you gifted him a farewell gift that is useful and not something he would have had to leave behind.
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(Post updated on 19 Jan 2016)
