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All businesses in the... Kelly Topping Oct 1, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Cárta na Gaeltachta. New Gift Card to back local business across the Gaeltacht](https://mi-cnx.com/news/cárta-na-gaeltachta.-new-gift-card-to-back-local-business-across-the-gaeltacht) Businesses across the Gaeltacht are encouraged to register for the zero-commission card ahead of its autumn launch.  Kelly Topping Sep 25, 2026 Miconex IE ### [“The sky is the limit.” Businesses back new gift card for Buncrana set to generate €500,000 in its first year](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-sky-is-the-limit.-businesses-back-new-gift-card-for-buncrana-set-to-generate-500000-in-its-first-year) The forthcoming Visit Buncrana Gift Card will be a physical and digital gift card redeemable at 60+ local businesses, succeeding the paper vouchers... Kelly Topping Sep 7, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Town & City Gift Cards and Payzone partnership to bring ‘shop local’ boost to Irish communities](https://mi-cnx.com/news/town-city-gift-cards-and-payzone-partnership-to-bring-shop-local-boost-to-irish-communities) Town & City Gift Cards are now available to buy at Payzone locations across Ireland in a move that is set to inject over €1m into Irish communities. Kelly Topping Aug 18, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Love Galway Gift Card set to launch](https://mi-cnx.com/news/love-galway-gift-card-set-to-launch) Galway businesses are invited to register interest for the new support local initiative. Kelly Topping Aug 5, 2026 Miconex UK ### [New partnership powering local charity shopping across Scotland](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-partnership-powering-local-charity-shopping-across-scotland) 55 Salvation Army stores across Scotland now accept their local Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, strengthening the retail offering through the card Kelly Topping Jul 7, 2026 Miconex US ### [Buffalo City unveils newest initiative to boost local shopping](https://mi-cnx.com/news/buffalo-city-unveils-newest-initiative-to-boost-local-shopping) The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its new Gift Card to make it easy for residents and visitors to spend locally. Kelly Topping Jun 24, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Grá Macroom Gift Card hits €200,000 in sales in 5 months](https://mi-cnx.com/news/grá-macroom-gift-card-hits-200000-in-sales-in-5-months) The Grá Macroom Gift Card launched in October 2025 as a physical and digital card. Organisations are moving from national cards to the local Gift... Kelly Topping Jun 24, 2026 Miconex IE ### [‘Shop local’ rewards are on the cards for employees thanks to new partnership](https://mi-cnx.com/news/shop-local-rewards-are-on-the-cards-for-employees-thanks-to-new-partnership) A new partnership between Town & City Gift Cards and global gift card network Tillo is bringing the power of local to leading corporate reward and... Kelly Topping Jun 18, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Sunderland law firm invests in the city](https://mi-cnx.com/news/sunderland-law-firm-invests-in-the-city) A Sunderland based law firm has invested in the city using a little known allowance that allows them to thank their staff tax free. Kelly Topping Jun 16, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Tech firms round up ‘shop local’ gifts for the end of term](https://mi-cnx.com/news/tech-firms-round-up-shop-local-gifts-for-the-end-of-term) The Scottish fintechs are offering fee-free group collecting for 90+ Town & City Gift Card programs across the UK. The Gift Cards power local... Kelly Topping Jun 15, 2026 Miconex IE ### [“Together, we are all part of a larger effort to keep Sligo’s charm alive and thriving.”](https://mi-cnx.com/news/together-we-are-all-part-of-a-larger-effort-to-keep-sligos-charm-alive-and-thriving) Sligo Park Hotel has shown its support for the town using the Love Sligo Gift Card in its reward and recognition programme. The card can be spent... Kelly Topping Jun 10, 2026 Miconex UK ### [“Organisations have a responsibility to pitch in and help their city.”](https://mi-cnx.com/news/organisations-have-a-responsibility-to-pitch-in-and-help-their-city) Fasthosts has moved from Amazon vouchers to the trailblazing local Town & City Gift Cards initiative as part of its Star of the Month Awards Kelly Topping Jun 10, 2026 Miconex CA ### [Tourism Regina Launches City Promo Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/tourism-regina-launches-city-promo-card) Tourism Regina has partnered with local businesses and event organizers to launch a Promo Card program that encourages visitors to explore the city. Kelly Topping Jun 3, 2026 Miconex UK ### [‘Tap to pay’ with Glasgow Gift Card at Subway as new technology goes live](https://mi-cnx.com/news/tap-to-pay-with-glasgow-gift-card-at-subway-as-new-technology-goes-live) Thousands of Subway tickets have already been purchased using the Glasgow Gift Card on the Subway to date, with new technology set to see journeys... Kelly Topping Jun 3, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Guaranteed Irish backs trailblazing Town & City Gift Cards concept](https://mi-cnx.com/news/guaranteed-irish-backs-trailblazing-town-city-gift-cards-concept) Town & City Gift Cards provider Miconex is now one of 2,500 Guaranteed Irish businesses in the country, and the only local gift card provider. The... Kelly Topping May 25, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Meet the team member: Molly Gorman](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-molly-gorman) In 2026, Molly Gorman joined the Miconex Ireland team as Customer Service Executive. With qualifications in business and marketing and a passion for... Kelly Topping May 15, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Eat To Win in Chester This Bank Holiday Weekend](https://mi-cnx.com/news/eat-to-win-in-chester-this-bank-holiday-weekend) 166 Chester Gift Cards totalling £5,000 are up for grabs this bank holiday weekend as businesses including Hickory’s Smokehouse, Piccolinos, Salt... Kelly Topping Apr 27, 2026 Miconex CA ### [Downtown Saskatoon launches new Gift Card to boost local shopping and support core businesses](https://mi-cnx.com/news/downtown-saskatoon-launches-new-gift-card-to-boost-local-shopping-and-support-core-businesses) Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District is excited to introduce the Downtown Saskatoon Gift Card, a new shop‑local initiative designed to... Kelly Topping Apr 27, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: Rebecca Rylance](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-rebecca-rylance) In October 2025, Rebecca Rylance joined Miconex on a temporary contract during the busy Christmas period, later joining the team as a full time... Kelly Topping Apr 22, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: David Salthouse](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-david-salthouse) In March 2026, David Salthouse joined the Miconex team as project manager. With significant experience in internal audit, security and group... Kelly Topping Mar 27, 2026 Miconex CA ### [Meet the team member: Sandra Kay](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-sandra-kay) In March 2026, Miconex welcomed Sandra Kay to the team, leading as business development manager, Canada. With a career that has centred around the... Kelly Topping Mar 18, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Inverness independent store in 160th year celebrates gift card success](https://mi-cnx.com/news/inverness-independent-store-in-160th-year-celebrates-gift-card-success) Heritage Scottish retailer Begg Shoes is one of around 180 businesses that accept the Inverness City Centre Gift Card, a collaborative gift card... Kelly Topping Mar 17, 2026 Miconex CA ### [Meet the team member: Neil Laing](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-neil-laing) Neil Laing joined Miconex in March 2022 as Fulfilment Manager for Canada. With over 30 years of experience in territory sales with firms including... Kelly Topping Mar 13, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: Shea Doherty](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-shea-doherty) In November 2024, Shea Doherty joined Miconex on a temporary contract to support with fulfilment during the busy Christmas season, which soon... Kelly Topping Mar 11, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: Chelsea Brown](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-chelsea-brown) In 2022, Chelsea Brown joined Miconex as Administration Assistant. With a HNC in administration, Chelsea played a pivotal role in the disbursement of... Kelly Topping Mar 5, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: Kelly Topping](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-kelly-topping) In August 2020, Kelly Topping joined Miconex to support with PR for the launch of the East Ayrshire Gift Card. Over 5 years later, as Head of... Kelly Topping Mar 5, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Firm pioneers digital local gift card rewards nationally](https://mi-cnx.com/news/firm-pioneers-digital-local-gift-card-rewards-nationally) Waterford based Cantec used 5 local Town & City Gift Card initiatives to reward its largely field based team with digital cards, locking their reward... Kelly Topping Feb 26, 2026 Miconex UK ### [“We’re stronger together.” Oxted gift shop celebrates success with local gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/were-stronger-together.-oxted-gift-shop-celebrates-success-with-local-gift-card) The Love Oxted Gift Card is part of the multi-award winning Town & City Gift Card concept that is active in 90+ UK locations. Gift shop and lifestyle... Kelly Topping Feb 24, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Limerick and Tipperary unite to power ‘shop local’ rewards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/limerick-and-tipperary-unite-to-power-shop-local-rewards) Organisations are encouraged to combine local gift cards for employee rewards - both the Limerick Gift Card and Love Tipperary Gift Card can be... Kelly Topping Feb 16, 2026 Miconex CA ### [Meet the team member: Ashara Saputhanthiri](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-ashara-saputhanthiri) In January 2026, Miconex welcomed Ashara Saputhanthiri to the team as Senior Client Growth Manager. A seasoned customer success and business... Kelly Topping Feb 13, 2026 ### [Enterprising Irish town celebrates €1m in ‘shop local’ sales](https://mi-cnx.com/news/enterprising-irish-town-celebrates-1m-in-shop-local-sales) Business leaders attribute the success of the Carndonagh Gift card to community support, in-person sales and businesses buying the card for employee... Kelly Topping Feb 11, 2026 Miconex CA ### [Downtown leader prepares to step down after driving ‘shop local’ growth across Canada](https://mi-cnx.com/news/downtown-leader-prepares-to-step-down-after-driving-shop-local-growth-across-canada) Janette MacDonald has led the growth of the Downtown Gift Cards concept in Canada, after 17 years at the helm of a leading Ontario BIA and a lifetime... Kelly Topping Jan 30, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: Poulami Malik Higgins](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-poulami-malik-higgins) Joining Miconex in November 2025 as Finance Assistant is Poulami Malik Higgins. With a degree in accounting and finance, and a Master's degree in... Kelly Topping Jan 27, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Miconex appoints chief digital officer to drive transformation and international growth](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-appoints-chief-digital-officer-to-drive-transformation-and-international-growth) Idong Usoro moves into the CDO role, the first for Miconex, after several years of supporting the company in a strategic capacity Kelly Topping Jan 23, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Shop, dine and play with new Downtown Westfield Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/shop-dine-and-play-with-new-downtown-westfield-gift-card) Announcing the new Downtown Westfield Gift Card, our latest Downtown Gift Card in the USA, delivered alongside EML. Kelly Topping Jan 20, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Chambers Ireland partners with Town & City Gift Cards to support local retailers](https://mi-cnx.com/news/chambers-ireland-partners-with-town-city-gift-cards-to-support-local-retailers) Chambers Ireland has announced a new partnership with Miconex, the founders of the trailblazing Town & City Gift Cards concept that is active in 16... Kelly Topping Jan 19, 2026 Miconex IE ### [Shoppers show their support for the high street as local gift card sales reach £24m in 2025](https://mi-cnx.com/news/shoppers-show-their-support-for-the-high-street-as-local-gift-card-sales-reach-24m-in-2025) Global gift card specialist Miconex has announced £24m in local gift card sales in 2025, an increase of 60% on 2024, as shoppers make the move to... Kelly Topping Jan 14, 2026 Miconex IE ### [‘Game-changing’ Town & City Gift Cards deliver €17.4m sales in Ireland in 2025](https://mi-cnx.com/news/game-changing-town-city-gift-cards-deliver-17.4m-sales-in-ireland-in-2025) The Irish Town & City Gift Cards network has announced €17.4m in sales in the country in 2025, an increase of 65% on 2024. Kelly Topping Jan 14, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Team profile - meet Jamie Corkery, merchant engagement ambassador](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-jamie-corkery-merchant-engagement-ambassador) In December 2025, Jamie Corkery joined Miconex as Merchant Engagement Ambassador for the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card program in a 12 month... Kelly Topping Jan 9, 2026 Miconex UK ### [Miconex's Town & City Gift Cards brand partners with One4All Gift Cards in the UK](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconexs-town-city-gift-cards-brand-partners-with-one4all-gift-cards-in-the-uk) Miconex has announced a new redemption partnership with One4all Gift Cards, part of Blackhawk Network (BHN), strengthening support for local... Kelly Topping Dec 18, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Love Cambridge Gift Card kiosk launches in Grand Arcade, Cambridge](https://mi-cnx.com/news/love-cambridge-gift-card-kiosk-launches-in-grand-arcade-cambridge) The Love Cambridge Gift Card is now available to buy from a self-service branded kiosk at Grand Arcade in the city centre – the first permanent... Kelly Topping Dec 14, 2025 ### [Calgary’s 17th Avenue Launches New Gift Card — A New Way to Eat, Shop, Play and Explore Local](https://mi-cnx.com/news/calgarys-17th-avenue-launches-new-gift-card-a-new-way-to-eat-shop-play-and-explore-local) Calgary’s iconic 17th Avenue is enhancing the way people experience one of the city’s most dynamic districts with the launch of the new 17th Ave Gift... Kelly Topping Dec 4, 2025 Miconex US ### [It’s all ‘happening now’ in Downtown Oshkosh as it unveils new Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/its-all-happening-now-in-downtown-oshkosh-as-it-unveils-new-gift-card) Downtown Oshkosh has welcomed a brand new Gift Card for recipients to shop, dine and explore downtown. Kelly Topping Dec 1, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Gift local, shop local: County Monaghan Gift Card goes live](https://mi-cnx.com/news/gift-local-shop-local-county-monaghan-gift-card-goes-live) A new County Monaghan Gift Card has gone live that can be spent in over 270 businesses countywide including shops, restaurants, salons and services. Kelly Topping Nov 28, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Miconex meets First Minister to drive forward 'It's Not Trivial' campaign](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-meets-first-minister-to-drive-forward-its-not-trivial-campaign) This week, Miconex had the opportunity to meet Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney in Dublin to share an update on Miconex’s progress in powering... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Miconex partners with Tillo to bring Town & City Gift Cards to the Tillo network](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-partners-with-tillo-to-bring-town-city-gift-cards-to-the-tillo-network) Miconex has partnered with Tillo to bring Town & City Gift Cards to the Tillo network, enabling brands and businesses to tap into the growing shop... Kelly Topping Nov 26, 2025 Miconex UK ### [“Give the Gift of Brixton.” New Gift Brixton Gift Card launches](https://mi-cnx.com/news/give-the-gift-of-brixton-new-gift-brixton-gift-card-launches) A brand new gift card for Brixton has gone live. Gift Brixton can be spent with over 80 businesses in Brixton – shops, restaurants, bars, attractions... Kelly Topping Nov 25, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Meet the team member: Ruaridh Stevenson, IT Technician](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-the-team-member-ruaridh-stevenson-it-technician) In September 2025, Ruaridh Stevenson joined Miconex as an IT Technician. We caught up with Ruaridh to hear more about his past experience and his... Kelly Topping Nov 20, 2025 Miconex CA ### [Downtown Dollars upgraded to modern Gift Card in the Sunshine City!](https://mi-cnx.com/news/downtown-dollars-upgraded-to-modern-gift-card-in-the-sunshine-city) The Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (DOBIA) has launched a new Gift Card to encourage visitors and locals to come shop and dine downtown.... Kelly Topping Nov 18, 2025 Miconex US ### [New Digital Gift Card Launches for Downtown Colorado Springs More Ways to Shop, Dine & Support Local](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-digital-gift-card-launches-for-downtown-colorado-springs-more-ways-to-shop-dine-support-local) Supporting local just got more convenient. The Downtown Colorado Springs Gift Card — already a favorite for residents and visitors — has gone digital Kelly Topping Nov 18, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Excitement in Plymouth for the launch of new city gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/excitement-in-plymouth-for-the-launch-of-new-city-gift-card) The Love Plymouth Gift Card can be spent across the city with shops, restaurants, attractions and more, with both physical and digital versions... Kelly Topping Nov 17, 2025 Miconex IE ### [“The customer wins and the business wins.” New Dungarvan & West Waterford Gift Card launches](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-customer-wins-and-the-business-wins.-new-dungarvan-west-waterford-gift-card-launches) The new Dungarvan & West Waterford Gift Card is an update to the hugely popular paper chamber vouchers, available as a physical or digital card.... Kelly Topping Nov 14, 2025 Miconex UK ### [“There’s a lot of love for Oxted.” New gift card goes live to boost local shopping](https://mi-cnx.com/news/theres-a-lot-of-love-for-oxted.-new-gift-card-goes-live-to-boost-local-shopping) The Love Oxted Gift Card is a single card for Oxted that can be spent with shops, restaurants, salons and services - available as either a physical... Kelly Topping Nov 4, 2025 Miconex IE ### [“They can have a piece of their home town or village in their pocket for Christmas.” Launch of the Grá Macroom Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/they-can-have-a-piece-of-their-home-town-or-village-in-their-pocket-for-christmas.-launch-of-the-grá-macroom-gift-card) An official launch of the Grá Macroom Gift Card took place at the Castle Hotel in Macroom. The card is an extension to the paper vouchers, and the... Kelly Topping Nov 2, 2025 Miconex IE ### [New Dungarvan & West Waterford Gift Card powers ahead](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-dungarvan-west-waterford-gift-card-powers) Businesses are being onboarded to the new Dungarvan & West Waterford Gift Card. The card will launch pre-Christmas Kelly Topping Oct 29, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Gift Brixton, backed by Brixton BID, Brixton Brewery, Morleys Department Store and Brixton Village, will go live in time for gifting this Christmas – both as a physical and digital gift card.](https://mi-cnx.com/news/gift-brixton-backed-by-brixton-bid-brixton-brewery-morleys-department-store-and-brixton-village-will-go-live-in-time-for-gifting-this-christmas-both-as-a-ph-1761729691033) Gift Brixton, backed by Brixton BID, Brixton Brewery, Morleys Department Store and Brixton Village, will go live in time for gifting this Christmas –... Kelly Topping Oct 29, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Shop local reward on offer in Moray](https://mi-cnx.com/news/shop-local-reward-on-offer-in-moray) Moray Gift Card businesses will be handing out business cards from the 27th October with a chance to instantly win a Moray Gift Card - £500 of cards... Kelly Topping Oct 27, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Monaghan Future Proofing Town Vouchers with New Digital County Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/monaghan-future-proofing-town-vouchers-with-new-digital-county-card) Business onboarding is underway in County Monaghan in preparation for a new physical and digital gift card which is set to launch in early November. Kelly Topping Oct 16, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Commission-free Grá Macroom Gift Card expected to generate €500,000 in ‘shop local’ sales annually](https://mi-cnx.com/news/commission-free-grá-macroom-gift-card-expected-to-generate-500000-in-shop-local-sales-annually) The new Macroom Gift Card is set to launch in October for the town and surrounding villages. Local businesses can accept the card commission-free. Kelly Topping Oct 15, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Miconex launch festive ‘giveback’ campaign](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-launch-festive-giveback-campaign) Over £45m has been locked into towns/cities through Town & City Gift Cards and Downtown Gift Cards, with sales up 115% on 2024, aligning to Gift Card... Kelly Topping Oct 2, 2025 Miconex US ### [Exciting updates for the popular Downtown Boulder Gift Card program–including a new digital offering](https://mi-cnx.com/news/exciting-updates-for-the-popular-downtown-boulder-gift-card-program-including-a-new-digital-offering) A new version of the Downtown Boulder Gift Card with enhanced features is now available to encourage even more support for shopping and dining... Kelly Topping Oct 2, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Recycling firm lead the way with Scottish rewards in revamped long service initiative](https://mi-cnx.com/news/recycling-firm-lead-the-way-with-scottish-rewards-in-revamped-long-service-initiative) During Scotland Loves Local Week, Binn Group have praised the choice, ease of use and eco credentials of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards, having... Kelly Topping Aug 28, 2025 Miconex UK ### [New campaign to celebrate 5 years of the East Ayrshire Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-campaign-to-celebrate-5-years-of-the-east-ayrshire-gift-card) £700 of East Ayrshire Gift Cards are set to be given away to celebrate the initiative’s 5th birthday - people simply need to shop local for a chance... Kelly Topping Aug 27, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Miconex backs ‘It’s Not Trivial’ campaign to boost local economies](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-backs-its-not-trivial-campaign-to-boost-local-economies) Miconex is working with the GCVA who are spearheading a new campaign called ‘It’s Not Trivial’, calling for targeted intervention from HM Treasury... Kelly Topping Jul 9, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Wexford wins big at Chamber Ireland awards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/wexford-wins-big-at-chamber-ireland-awards) The high-tech County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card replaced the previous paper vouchers in an effort to modernise, reduce administration and increase... Kelly Topping Jul 4, 2025 Miconex IE ### [New Shop ABC Gift Card launches to support local businesses: “We all benefit from a thriving community.”](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-shop-abc-gift-card-launches-to-support-local-businesses-we-all-benefit-from-a-thriving-community) The new Shop ABC Gift Card can be spent with shops, restaurants, salons, attractions and hotels – it’s available as either a physical or digital card. Kelly Topping Jul 1, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Launch of new Kilkenny Gift Card in-person sales point](https://mi-cnx.com/news/launch-of-new-kilkenny-gift-card-in-person-sales-point) St. Canice’s Credit Union High Street is the first in-person location to buy a Kilkenny Gift Card. The card launched in November 2025 with over... Kelly Topping Jun 5, 2025 Miconex UK ### [Local businesses invited to join borough-wide ‘Shop ABC’ Gift Card Scheme](https://mi-cnx.com/news/local-businesses-invited-to-join-borough-wide-shop-abc-gift-card-scheme) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are asking local businesses to sign up to its exciting new gift card initiative, designed to... Kelly Topping Jun 2, 2025 Miconex IE ### [The inaugural Miconex conference in Ireland - maximising Gift Card success](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-inaugural-miconex-conference-in-ireland-maximising-gift-card-success) On 15th May 2025, Miconex held its inaugural conference in Ireland at the Mullingar Park Hotel focused on maximising Gift Card success. Kelly Topping May 29, 2025 Articles ### [New kiosk to buy the Glasgow Gift Card launches at Buchanan Galleries](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-kiosk-to-buy-the-glasgow-gift-card-launches-at-buchanan-galleries) A self-service kiosk dispensing the Glasgow Gift Card has been installed at Buchanan Galleries in time for the city’s 850th birthday year... Kelly Topping May 29, 2025 Articles ### [Merchant Engagement Ambassador - Scotland Loves Local Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/merchant-engagement-ambassador) An exciting opportunity has arisen to drive forward the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card initiative as Merchant Engagement Ambassador Kelly Topping May 19, 2025 Miconex CA ### [Miconex and EML launch digital gift card technology in Canada](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-and-eml-launch-digital-gift-card-technology-in-canada) Miconex is building on the success of its digital gifting product in Europe by launching digital gift card technology in Canada, alongside EML... Kelly Topping May 8, 2025 Articles ### [‘One of a kind’ gift card is on its way for Plymouth – and local businesses can sign up free](https://mi-cnx.com/news/one-of-a-kind-gift-card-is-on-its-way-for-plymouth-and-local-businesses-can-sign-up-free) The Love Plymouth Gift Card will be the first local Gift Card for the city, and will be available as either a physical or digital Gift Card. Local... Kelly Topping Apr 10, 2025 Miconex CA ### [New Red Deer Gift Card launches to support downtown businesses](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-red-deer-gift-card-launches-to-support-downtown-businesses) Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) has launched its new Gift Card to drive foot traffic and increase economic vibrancy downtown. Kelly Topping Apr 8, 2025 Miconex CA ### [Caleb Sangwin joins Miconex team](https://mi-cnx.com/news/caleb-sangwin-joins-miconex-team) In March 2025, Caleb Sangwin joined Miconex as Customer Experience and Business Development Executive. With a background in finance and strong... Kelly Topping Mar 20, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Sligo engineering firm among first in Ireland to use new digital technology to reward staff](https://mi-cnx.com/news/sligo-engineering-firm-among-first-in-ireland-to-use-new-digital-technology-to-reward-staff) Jennings O’Donovan used the tech to reward their 90+ staff members with a digital local gift card for Christmas 2024. The firm say the tech reduced... Kelly Topping Mar 13, 2025 Articles ### [Newark and Sherwood Gift Card to boost tourism and drive ‘shop local’](https://mi-cnx.com/news/newark-and-sherwood-gift-card-to-boost-tourism-and-drive-shop-local) Available as either a physical gift card or an e-card, the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is a local option for gifts, employee rewards and tourism. Kelly Topping Mar 11, 2025 Miconex IE ### [€2.5 million Mullingar paper voucher set for an upgrade to high-tech physical and digital Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/2.5million-mullingar-gift-card-set-for-an-upgrade) Mullingar Chamber’s paper gift vouchers will be upgraded to the Mullingar Gift Card in the spring, enhancing the ease of use and boosting ‘shop... Kelly Topping Mar 5, 2025 Miconex IE ### [€1 million milestone for trailblazing Love Sligo Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/https/mi-cnx.com/news/1million-milestone-for-trailblazing-love-sligo-gift-card) Sligo BID’s Love Sligo Gift Card has hit a milestone of €1 million in sales in one year, with around 70% of sales to organisations. Sligo consumer... Kelly Topping Jan 31, 2025 Miconex IE ### [Record breaking year for Letterkenny shop local initiative with over €7 million sales in 2024](https://mi-cnx.com/news/https/mi-cnx.com/news/record-breaking-year-for-letterkenny-shop-local-initiative) ShopLK, Letterkenny’s shop local initiative, has attained a record breaking year of sales, the 20th consecutive year of growth for the programme. Kelly Topping Jan 23, 2025 Miconex IE ### [‘Shop local’ gift card sales top €10 million in 2024](https://mi-cnx.com/news/https/mi-cnx.com/news/shop-local-sales-top-10million-in-2024) 6 Irish towns and cities introduced their own high tech local gift card in 2024 to encourage local shopping. Sales topped €10.5 million in 2024... Kelly Topping Jan 23, 2025 Miconex IE ### [‘Shop local’ trend sees gift card sales soar globally](https://mi-cnx.com/news/shop-local-trend-sees-gift-card-sales-soar) £15.9 million of local Gift Cards were purchased in 2024. An estimated 480,000 specific trips will be made into shopping districts to spend the... Kelly Topping Jan 15, 2025 Miconex IE ### [“The new Cavan Town Gift Card has huge potential to drive significant sales in our town”](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-new-cavan-gift-card-has-huge-potential-to-drive-significant-sales-in-our-town) Cavan Chamber of Commerce and Cavan County Council have partnered on a new gift card for Cavan Town which can be spent with all types and sizes of... Kelly Topping Dec 12, 2024 Miconex IE ### [Chamber and Council partnership on county-wide gift card to be transformative for our towns](https://mi-cnx.com/news/chamber-and-council-partnership-on-county-wide-gift-card-to-be-tranformative-for-our-towns) The new commission-free Tipperary Gift Card will launch pre-Christmas, offering an inclusive approach to driving footfall and spend in the county.... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Miconex IE ### [Donegal Town eyes next stage of ‘shop local’ growth](https://mi-cnx.com/news/donegal-town-eyes-next-phase-of-shop-local-growth) The Donegal Town Business Focus Group say their new gift card is vital to stop money earmarked for Donegal leaving the town. Merchants in the town... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Miconex IE ### [County Wexford Chamber prepares for digital upgrade as they approach €2 million in Shop Local Voucher spend](https://mi-cnx.com/news/county-wexford-chamber-prepares-for-digital-upgrade) County Wexford Chamber’s paper Shop Local Vouchers will be upgraded to a County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card ahead of the Christmas season, making it... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Miconex IE ### [Upgrade is on its way for €1.3 million Kilkenny voucher initiative to simplify shop local](https://mi-cnx.com/news/upgrade-on-its-way-for-1.3million-kilkenny-voucher) The Kilkenny Gift Card will replace the paper vouchers that have generated over €1.3 million since launch. Leaders say the new gift card will... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Articles ### [Limerick organisations unite to develop ‘shop local’ gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/limerick-organisations-unite-to-develop-shop-local-gift-card) A shop local initiative is one of the actions set out in the More Prosperous pillar of the Mayoral Programme. Customer facing businesses in Limerick... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Articles ### [CSR and support for local driving reward and incentive decisions](https://mi-cnx.com/news/csr-and-support-for-local-driving-reward-and-incentive-decisions) Corporate social responsibility, aligning with organisational purpose and support for local are key considerations in R&I efforts. 89% said support... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Articles ### [Research suggests new ways to motivate employees through rewards and incentives](https://mi-cnx.com/news/research-suggests-new-ways-to-motivate-employees-through-rewards-and-incentives) Winter is the least motivating time for employees. 56% of employees showed a preference for unexpected rewards and 97% would feel more motivated if... Kelly Topping Nov 27, 2024 Articles ### [New digital gifting technology to make it easier for organisations to support local with staff rewards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-digital-gifting-technology-to-make-it-easier-for-organisation-to-support-local-with-staff-rewards) The new technology aligns to key industry trends including the move to digital gift cards, increased focus on CSR by organisations, and changes in... Kelly Topping Nov 8, 2024 Articles ### [Malmaison Dundee powers city with tourism initiative and staff rewards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/malmaison-powers-city-with-tourism-initiative-and-staff-rewards) Malmaison is powering the city with an exciting new Eat, Sleep, Love Local package and staff rewards. Kelly Topping Oct 1, 2024 Articles ### [Campaign to drive footfall and spend in UK and Irish high streets recognised at top industry awards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/campaign-to-drive-footfall-and-spend-in-uk-and-irish-high-streets-recognised-at-top-industry-awards) Miconex's end of term client campaign picks up Best Creative Marketing Campaign at GCVA awards Kelly Topping Sep 18, 2024 Articles ### [Payments specialists allpay add local gift card to reward and recognition platform after successful pilot](https://mi-cnx.com/news/allpay-add-local-gift-card-to-reward-and-recognition-platform) The Hereford Gift Card has joined a range of national gift cards on allpay’s reward and recognition platform. Kelly Topping Aug 23, 2024 Miconex IE ### [Ireland’s top selling local gift card launch digital on 20th anniversary](https://mi-cnx.com/news/irelands-top-selling-local-gift-card-launch-digital) The introduction of the digital ShopLK Gift Card in Letterkenny marks 20 years since the launch of the program and over €22.7million cards/vouchers... Kelly Topping Aug 8, 2024 Articles ### [First Stoke businesses sign up to economy boosting gift card for the city](https://mi-cnx.com/news/first-stoke-businesses-sign-up-to-economy-boosting-gift-card-for-the-city) The Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Gift Card is set to launch in the city in August as both a digital and physical card. Kelly Topping Aug 2, 2024 Articles ### [‘Huge untapped potential’ for Waterford Gift Card following employee rewards survey in the town](https://mi-cnx.com/news/huge-untapped-potential-for-waterford-gift-card) The Think Waterford First Gift Card is a local Gift Card that has to be spent in the city. Over 130 businesses across a range of sectors accept the... Kelly Topping Jul 5, 2024 Articles ### [Miconex is a Force For Good at the PayTech Awards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-is-a-force-for-good-at-the-paytech-awards) Miconex picked up the PayTech: A Force For Good award at the June 2024 PayTech Awards in London, we look at the award winning projects that make... Kelly Topping Jul 2, 2024 Articles ### [The road to net zero - statement of intent from Miconex](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-road-to-net-zero) Miconex has launched its statement of intent to be net-zero on emissions by 2045. Kelly Topping Jun 18, 2024 Articles ### [McDonald's Leicester: ‘As responsible businesses, we need to support the city where we operate'](https://mi-cnx.com/news/mcdonalds-leicester-as-responsible-businesses-we-need-to-support-the-city-where-we-operate) We look at why major Leicester employer, McDonald’s, switched to the city's gift card to support local. Kelly Topping Jun 11, 2024 Articles ### [The trailblazing Glasgow Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-trailblazing-glasgow-gift-card) With 1200 local businesses and over £9 million in spend, we look at the trailblazing Glasgow Gift Card, the story so far and what's next. Kelly Topping Jun 11, 2024 Articles ### [Partnership heralds £1m ‘shop local’ boost for high streets](https://mi-cnx.com/news/partnership-heralds-1m-shop-local-boost-for-high-streets) Global gift card operator Miconex is partnering with group collecting platform GiftRound in a move that is set to drive an estimated £1 million... Kelly Topping May 9, 2024 Miconex CA ### [How Regina put the fun into marketing their program](https://mi-cnx.com/news/how-regina-put-the-fun-into-marketing-their-gift-card) Regina Downtown Business Improvement District’s (RDBID) launched their Regina Downtown Gift Card in November 2023 as part of ongoing efforts to... Kelly Topping Apr 30, 2024 Articles ### [Ocado retail switch to local for reward and recognition](https://mi-cnx.com/news/ocado-switch-to-local-for-reward-and-recognition) Kelly Swinney is Head of Customer Hub at Ocado Retail and told us more about how they use the Sunderland Gift Card.  Kelly Topping Apr 19, 2024 Articles ### [Mi Rewards loyalty program relaunches with focus on exclusive offers from local businesses](https://mi-cnx.com/news/mi-rewards-loyalty-program-relaunches) Delivered by fintech Miconex in association with loyalty firm Stampfeet, Mi Rewards first launched in 2018 with over £2.5 million spent locally... Kelly Topping Apr 2, 2024 Articles ### [How Selkirk sold $595,000 of gift cards in one year](https://mi-cnx.com/news/how-selkirk-sold-500000-gift-cards-in-one-year) Selkirk Biz updated to a modern Gift Card with Miconex January 13th, 2022. Over $595,000 Selkirk Biz Buck$ were sold in 2023 Kelly Topping Mar 28, 2024 Articles ### [Team profile - Meet business development manager, Ireland, Mark Cunningham](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-mark-cunningham) In March 2024, Miconex welcomed Mark Cunningham to the Miconex team as Business Development Manager, Ireland. Kelly Topping Mar 27, 2024 Articles ### [The sales and marketing campaign that led to €500,000 in gift card sales](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-sales-and-marketing-campaign-that-led-to-500000-in-sales) Introduced by Sligo BID in 2022, the Love Sligo Gift Card achieved €500,000 in sales in 5 months. Mark Cunningham is the Love Sligo Programme... Kelly Topping Mar 12, 2024 Articles ### [Half a million in sales for ‘transformative’ Sligo BID gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/half-million-in-sales-for-transformative-sligo-bid-gift-card) The Love Sligo Gift Card, introduced by Sligo BID, has reached half a million in sales. Local community platform Sligo LEADER Partnership part funded... Kelly Topping Feb 22, 2024 Articles ### [Miconex reveals £12.4 million cash injection into shopping districts in 2023](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-reveals-12.4million-cash-injection) Retail, hospitality and arts/culture are all benefiting from local gift cards across both independent and national businesses Kelly Topping Feb 18, 2024 Miconex UK ### [Watford card is the ‘gift of choice’ after bumper 2023 sales](https://mi-cnx.com/news/watford-gift-card-is-the-gift-of-choice) The Watford Gift Card has reached a key milestone for its program, benefiting local businesses and the local eocnomy Kelly Topping Feb 9, 2024 Articles ### [Awards shine a light on ‘shop local’ gift cards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/awards-shine-a-light-on-shop-local-gift-cards) The media group behind a Hertfordshire awards ceremony is encouraging organisations to look local for rewards, incentives and prizes Kelly Topping Feb 5, 2024 Miconex CA ### [The 8 big shop local trends of 2023 (and what to expect for 2024)](https://mi-cnx.com/news/8-big-shop-local-trends) We looked back at the big trends of 2023, with a sneak peek of what to look out for in 2024. Kelly Topping Jan 29, 2024 ### [Meet Tony Fasson, Non-Executive Director](https://mi-cnx.com/news/meet-tony-fasson) Meet Tony Fasson, Non-Executive Director for Miconex Kelly Topping Jan 8, 2024 Case Studies ### [The Downtown Dollars Promotional Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-downtown-dollars-promotional-card) Following the $400,000 success of the Downtown Dollars Gift Card, Downtown London BIA introduced a promotional version of their Gift Card in 2023. Kelly Topping Nov 2, 2023 Articles ### [Miconex partners with CBScity to drive shop local ethos around the world](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-partners-with-cbscity) Miconex are collaborating with Swedish firm CBScity in a unique alliance that will enhance the accessibility of local gift cards Kelly Topping Oct 20, 2023 Articles ### [Driving tourism with Town & City Gift Cards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/driving-tourism-with-town-and-city-gift-cards) How places around the world are using local gift cards to drive tourism recovery Kelly Topping Sep 26, 2023 Miconex IE ### [Davin Doherty joins Miconex](https://mi-cnx.com/news/davin-doherty-joins-miconex-as-client-success-manager-in-ireland) In August, Davin Doherty joins the Miconex team. Entrepreneur Davin is one of the founding members of the Carndonagh Traders’ Association and was... Kelly Topping Aug 22, 2023 Articles ### [Reactivation and Rediscovery at the ATCM Summer School](https://mi-cnx.com/news/atcm-summer-school) From award winning clients to a thought provoking workshop, meeting friends old and new to contributing to the discussion around Reactivation and... Kelly Topping Jul 3, 2023 Articles ### [The digital gift card revolution](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-digital-revelolustiom) With mobile payments via digital wallets becoming ubiquitous in the UK, a new Gift Card has come into play, one that offers exciting personalisation... Kelly Topping Jun 6, 2023 Miconex UK ### [RESTAURANTS, BUTCHERS, JEWELLERS, GIFT SHOPS, CAFÉS AND OUTDOOR CLOTHING STORES ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR PLACES FOR PEOPLE TO SPEND THEIR GIFT CARD](https://mi-cnx.com/news/trailblazing-perth-gift-card-reaches-500000-milestone) Trailblazing Perth Gift Card reaches £500,000 milestone. Kelly Topping Jun 6, 2023 Miconex UK ### [THE YORK GIFT CARD HAS REACHED A MILESTONE £200,000 OF GIFT CARDS SOLD, WITH CITY RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS AND EATERIES AMONGST THE MOST POPULAR PLACES FOR PEOPLE TO SPEND THEIR CARDS](https://mi-cnx.com/news/york-gift-card-milestone) City businesses reap the rewards of York Gift Card. The York Gift card has reached the milestone of £200,000 of Gift Cards sold, with City... Kelly Topping Jun 6, 2023 Articles ### [New Gift Card will ‘shine a light’ on Argyle businesses](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-gift-card-will-shine-a-light-on-argyle-businesses) A new Gift Card is on its way for Argyle as part of efforts to keep dollars local. The Argyle Currency Gift Card is a physical Gift Card that can be... Kelly Topping Apr 10, 2023 Articles ### [The Love Cambridge Gift Card enables people who have experienced homelessness to access all aspects of society that many of us take for granted.](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-love-cambridge-gift-card-enables-people-who-have-experienced-homelessness-to-access-all-aspects-of-society-that-many-of-us-take-for-granted) The Love Cambridge Gift Card launched in 2018 and can be spent in over 170 businesses in the city. In 2023, Cambridge BID is collaborating with Pay... Kelly Topping Mar 28, 2023 Articles ### [To be the UK’s Favourite Local Business is an accolade that we are extremely proud of](https://mi-cnx.com/news/to-be-the-uks-favourite-local-business-is-an-accolade-that-we-are-extremely-proud-of) Over 130 businesses are part of the Wight Gift Card, including W. Hurst & Son, voted Town & City Gift Cards UK’s Favourite Local Business 2022. The... Kelly Topping Mar 10, 2023 Articles ### [Team profile: Meet Samantha Scott](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-account-manager-samantha-scott) In February 2023, Samantha Scott joined Miconex. With skills spanning finance, sales, marketing and account management, Samantha is looking forward... Kelly Topping Mar 5, 2023 Articles ### [Experience Canterbury with Night Out Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/experience-canterbury-with-night-out-gift-card) People can now give the gift of a night out in Canterbury with the launch of the new Night Out Gift Card. Canterbury has recently been awarded the... Kelly Topping Feb 17, 2023 Case Studies ### [Of all the initiatives we have undertaken in the last 12 years, it is the easiest to understand.](https://mi-cnx.com/news/of-all-the-initiatives-we-have-undertaken-in-the-last-12-years-it-is-the-easiest-to-understand) Over 75 businesses are part of the Our Bury St Edmunds Gift Card, which launched in the town in October 2020 and reached a milestone £100,000 sales... Kelly Topping Feb 15, 2023 Articles ### [Team profile – meet Karen Nearing](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-client-success-manager-karen-nearing) Joining Miconex in February 2023 is Karen Nearing. A customer service pro, experienced retail manager and keen baker, Karen told us more about how... Kelly Topping Feb 6, 2023 Case Studies ### [Every £1 that we sell with the gift card is £1 that is going towards our levy paying businesses.](https://mi-cnx.com/news/every-1-that-we-sell-with-the-gift-card-is-1-that-is-going-towards-our-levy-paying-businesses) The Watford Gift Card launched in 2020. Over 150 businesses are part of the Watford Gift Card. Glen Hempenstall is Marketing and Communications... Kelly Topping Feb 1, 2023 Case Studies ### [Businesses love that the gift card is easy to use, that it locks spend in locally, and that it’s a multi-store card that can be accepted in nationals and independents](https://mi-cnx.com/news/businesses-love-that-the-gift-card-is-easy-to-use-that-it-locks-spend-in-locally-and-that-its-a-multi-store-card-that-can-be-accepted-in-nationals-and-independents) Over 150 businesses are part of the Love Bristol Gift Card, which launched in the city in 2022. Steve Bluff is the Head of Redcliffe and Temple BID... Kelly Topping Jan 27, 2023 ### [Former EML Executive David O'Neil joins Miconex](https://mi-cnx.com/news/former-eml-executive-david-oneil-joins-miconex-as-client-success-director) In January 2022, David O’Neil joined Miconex. Formerly Director of Customer Success EMEA at EML, David brings a wealth of experience spanning retail... Kelly Topping Jan 15, 2023 Articles ### [New Edmonton Downtown Gift Card Launched to Stimulate Local Economy](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-edmonton-downtown-gift-card-launched-to-stimulate-local-economy) Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA) has launched a new Gift Card program to stimulate consumer spending and support businesses in the core.... Kelly Topping Jan 5, 2023 Articles ### [Hurst is crowned UK’s favourite local business](https://mi-cnx.com/news/hurst-is-crowned-uks-favourite-local-business) Isle of Wight home, DIY and garden retailer W. Hurst & Son has taken the top spot in a nationwide search to find the UK’s favourite local business,... Kelly Topping Jan 5, 2023 Articles ### [Galashiels resident wins big for shopping small](https://mi-cnx.com/news/galashiels-resident-wins-big-for-shopping-small) Norma Graham won the national prize – an Ooni Pizza Oven – through the town’s loyalty initiative to encourage local shopping and support small... Kelly Topping Dec 20, 2022 Articles ### [Bristol not for profit sustainable lifestyle store Prior up for national award](https://mi-cnx.com/news/bristol-not-for-profit-sustainable-lifestyle-store-prior-up-for-national-award) Beck Prior set up the independent shop, workshop, gallery and community hub in 2019, and now it’s in the running to be the UK’s favourite local... Kelly Topping Dec 20, 2022 Articles ### [Perth's McCash's nominated in the search for the UK’s favourite local business](https://mi-cnx.com/news/perths-mccashs-nominated-in-the-search-for-the-uks-favourite-local-business) McCash’s Country Store is one of the Perth businesses in the running to be crowned as the best in the UK – any local business can be put forward,... Kelly Topping Dec 20, 2022 Articles ### [Lockdown chocolatier is in the running to be the UK's favourite small business](https://mi-cnx.com/news/lockdown-chocolatier-up-for-national-award) Keith Tiplady set up Indulgent Chocolates after being made redundant during the pandemic – and now his Ashby based shop is up for the UK’s favourite... Kelly Topping Dec 18, 2022 Articles ### [‘Grandkids to grandparents’ gift shop up for national award](https://mi-cnx.com/news/grandkids-to-grandparents-gift-shop-up-for-national-award) Quirky Colchester gift emporium Bill & Bert’s has been nominated in a national competition to find the UK’s favourite local business A gift shop... Kelly Topping Dec 16, 2022 Articles ### [Could iconic Isle of Wight business Hurst be crowned as the UK’s favourite local business?](https://mi-cnx.com/news/could-iconic-isle-of-wight-business-hurst-be-crowned-as-the-uks-favourite-local-business) There have been multiple nominations for iconic Isle of Wight business Hurst in the national competition – any local business can be nominated, with... Kelly Topping Dec 13, 2022 Articles ### [It’s ‘time to build on Ballymena’ as new gift card launches](https://mi-cnx.com/news/its-time-to-build-on-ballymena-as-new-gift-card-launches) National and independent businesses in Ballymena are welcoming the launch of the town’s new gift card, giving customers an easy way to shop local and... Kelly Topping Dec 12, 2022 Articles ### [Pontypridd: ‘The gift card is something we have to do for the future of our town’](https://mi-cnx.com/news/pontypridd-the-gift-card-is-something-we-have-to-do-for-the-future-of-our-town) Boosting footfall and encouraging people to discover local businesses are two of the aims of a new gift card program for Pontypridd. Led by Your... Kelly Topping Dec 8, 2022 Articles ### [Win Your Dream Christmas winner announced](https://mi-cnx.com/news/win-your-dream-christmas-winner-announced) Sue Sanderson from Ilkley, is celebrating after winning a £1000 Ilkley Town Centre Gift Card in our national ‘Win Your Dream Christmas’ competition.... Kelly Topping Dec 7, 2022 Articles ### [Help Us Find The UK’s Favourite Local Business](https://mi-cnx.com/news/help-us-find-the-uks-favourite-local-business) Help Us Find The UK’s Favourite Local Business Local businesses are the beating heart of every community, offering unique products, and providing... Kelly Topping Dec 1, 2022 Articles ### [Big boost for Brighouse as town centre gift card launches](https://mi-cnx.com/news/big-boost-for-brighouse-as-town-centre-gift-card-launches-in-time-for-christmas) Shops, restaurants, bars and other businesses across Brighouse are set for a big boost as a new town centre gift card is launched just in time for... Kelly Topping Dec 1, 2022 Articles ### [Grande Prairie Downtown Association unveils new Gift Card as part of city revitalization and rebrand efforts](https://mi-cnx.com/news/grande-prairie-downtown-association-unveils-new-gift-card-as-part-of-city-revitalization-and-rebrand-efforts) City Centre Grande Prairie has unveiled its new Gift Card as part of its mission to revitalize the heart of the city. The Grande Prairie City Centre... Kelly Topping Nov 15, 2022 Articles ### [Chamber Dollars upgraded to Spencer Chamber Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/popular-chamber-dollars-program-upgraded-to-spencer-chamber-gift-card) Spencer Chamber has unveiled its new Gift Card in an effort to keep more dollars local, sponsored by Spencer Municipal Utilities. The Spencer Chamber... Kelly Topping Nov 8, 2022 Articles ### [Miconex launches competition to ‘win your dream Christmas’](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-launches-competition-to-win-your-dream-christmas) Miconex’s Christmas competition will run across its 80 plus Town & City Gift Card programmes in the UK and Ireland – the winner receives £1000 in... Kelly Topping Nov 8, 2022 Articles ### [Team profile – meet Administration Assistant Donna Stewart](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-administration-assistant-donna-stewart) In October 2022, Donna Stewart joined Miconex as an Administration Assistant. A Perth native and shop local supporter, Donna is looking forward to... Kelly Topping Nov 8, 2022 Articles ### [Gift cards are top of employee wish list for Christmas 2022](https://mi-cnx.com/news/gift-cards-are-top-of-employee-wish-list-for-christmas-2022) 53% of employees would like to receive a gift card from work this Christmas, 73% would prefer a multi-store gift card, and 90% are keen to support... Kelly Topping Nov 2, 2022 Articles ### [Small town with a big heart hits half million milestone](https://mi-cnx.com/news/small-town-with-a-big-heart-hits-half-million-milestone) Enniskillen in Northern Ireland is celebrating after reaching over £500,000 in sales for its local gift card – designed to lock money in locally and... Kelly Topping Nov 1, 2022 Articles ### [‘Huge step forward for Exeter’ as new digital Exeter Independent Gift Card goes live](https://mi-cnx.com/news/huge-step-forward-for-exeter-as-new-digital-exeter-independent-gift-card-goes-live) Supporting local has just got easier with the launch of the digital version of the Exeter independent gift card, and a brand-new look. Exeter is one... Kelly Topping Oct 20, 2022 Articles ### [Award winning onboarding with the Bradford City Centre Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/award-winning-onboarding-with-the-bradford-city-centre-gift-card) In September 2022, Bradford BID celebrated winning the Best B2B Campaign at the Prolific North Marketing Awards in Leeds. The campaign highlighted... Kelly Topping Oct 16, 2022 Articles ### [Strabane releases new local gift card to bolster shop local efforts](https://mi-cnx.com/news/strabane-releases-new-local-gift-card-to-bolster-shop-local-efforts) The new Strabane Gift Card has a fresh look, can be spent with more businesses, and is eco-friendly Strabane is bolstering its shop local efforts... Kelly Topping Oct 12, 2022 Articles ### [Pioneering gift card initiative recognised for societal impact](https://mi-cnx.com/news/pioneering-gift-card-initiative-recognised-for-societal-impact) Fintech Miconex collected the Social Impact award at the Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2022 – recognising the firm’s commitment to positively... Kelly Topping Oct 9, 2022 Articles ### [New gift card to help drive economic recovery in West Lancashire](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-gift-card-to-help-drive-economic-recovery-in-west-lancashire) An innovative new gift card has launched in West Lancashire to support economic recovery in the Borough. The Enjoy West Lancs Gift Card is available... Kelly Topping Oct 9, 2022 Articles ### [Miconex launch the UK's first Night Out Gift Card in Bradford to ‘ignite the night time economy'](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-launch-the-uks-first-night-out-gift-card-in-bradford) The city of culture will use its local gift card to ‘ignite the night time economy’ and encourage people to experience Bradford after 5 Bradford in... Kelly Topping Oct 5, 2022 Articles ### [Southwest Nova Gift Card launches to support businesses and make local shopping easy](https://mi-cnx.com/news/southwest-nova-gift-card-launches-to-support-businesses-and-make-local-shopping-easy) Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced a new Gift Card to support businesses and make local shopping easy, made possible following... Kelly Topping Sep 27, 2022 Articles ### [Miconex enters the hall of fame thanks to high street boosting gift cards](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconex-enters-the-hall-of-fame-thanks-to-high-street-boosting-gift-cards) Fintech Miconex picked up the award for Small to Medium Business of the Year at the 2022 GCVA Hall of Fame awards – held on the 14th September at The... Kelly Topping Sep 25, 2022 Articles ### [Team profile- meet Account Manager Helen Kathuria](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-account-manager-helen-kathuria) In August 2022, Helen Kathuria joined Miconex. We spoke to Helen about her interesting career including stints with the BBC and VisitBritain, what it... Kelly Topping Sep 5, 2022 Miconex CA ### [“Be positive, and see it as a chance to solve a need for your businesses.” Valley Chamber](https://mi-cnx.com/news/be-positive-and-see-it-as-a-chance-to-solve-a-need-for-your-businesses-valley-chamber) How Valley Chamber of Commerce onboarded their businesses The Valley Chamber Gift Card launched in May 2022 and is being led by the Chambre de... Kelly Topping Sep 5, 2022 Articles ### [Newberg groups roll out Gift Card program to support local downtown businesses](https://mi-cnx.com/news/newberg-groups-roll-out-gift-card-program-to-support-local-downtown-businesses) A coalition of Newberg organizations and businesses is banding together to offer a Gift Card accepted at participating locally owned businesses in... Kelly Topping Aug 30, 2022 Articles ### [Local shopping is a way of life with new Valley Chamber Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/local-shopping-is-a-way-of-life-with-new-valley-chamber-gift-card) The Valley Chamber Gift Card is now available to purchase. The Gift Card program is being led by the Chambre de Commerce de Grand Sault/Valley... Kelly Topping Aug 23, 2022 Articles ### [Making gift cards greener: Miconex introduces eco-friendly gift cards to 70 plus places in the UK and Ireland](https://mi-cnx.com/news/making-gift-cards-greener) Gift vouchers or certificates were first used in the early 20th century but became popular in the late 1990s. Seen as a notch above giving cash, and... Kelly Topping Jul 31, 2022 Articles ### [Call for Ashby businesses to sign up to shop local gift card program](https://mi-cnx.com/news/call-for-ashby-businesses-to-sign-up-to-shop-local-gift-card-program) A new gift card program is set to launch in Ashby in September – and businesses of all types and sizes are being encouraged to sign up for free The... Kelly Topping Jul 31, 2022 Articles ### [Team profile- meet Lisa Thomas](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-client-success-manager-for-canada-lisa-thomas) We spoke to Lisa about the article that inspired a career spanning retail, finance, merchandising and place management, the pitfalls of paper gift... Kelly Topping Jul 26, 2022 Articles ### [New Rock Valley Chamber Gift Card to aid population growth and support businesses in Iowa](https://mi-cnx.com/news/new-rock-valley-chamber-gift-card-to-aid-population-growth-and-support-businesses-in-iowa) Rock Valley Chamber has introduced a new Gift Card as part of efforts to increase population growth and support businesses in Iowa. The Rock Valley... Kelly Topping Jul 17, 2022 Articles ### [Mashpee Commons launches new Gift Card program](https://mi-cnx.com/news/mashpee-commons-launches-new-gift-card-program) Mashpee Commons has introduced a new Gift Card which can be used at over 70 merchants at the Cape Cod shopping destination, including retail, dining,... Kelly Topping Jul 6, 2022 Case Studies ### [Miconex’s Downtown Gift Card program has been a game changer for us: The Boro Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/miconexs-downtown-gift-card-program-has-been-a-game-changer-for-us-the-boro-gift-card) The Boro Gift Card is an initiative from the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area to support its businesses in the pandemic era and... Kelly Topping Jul 3, 2022 Case Studies ### [One of the top three benefits we had with the Canada’s Food Island Gift Card was increasing incremental consumer spend](https://mi-cnx.com/news/one-of-the-top-three-benefits-we-had-with-the-canadas-food-island-gift-card-was-increasing-incremental-spend) The Canada's Food Island Gift Card - an interview with Crystal MacGregor, Director of Marketing and Communications at Food Island Partnership. Kelly Topping Jul 3, 2022 Articles ### [Seward County upgrades its popular Chamber Bucks system with new Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/seward-county-upgrades-its-popular-chamber-bucks-system-with-new-gift-card) Seward County Gift Card Kelly Topping Jun 23, 2022 Articles ### [Brand new Love Bristol Gift Card launches to support local businesses and offer a truly Bristolian city-wide gifting option](https://mi-cnx.com/news/brand-new-love-bristol-gift-card-launches-to-support-local-businesses-and-offer-a-truly-bristolian-city-wide-gifting-option) Bristol’s three city centre BIDs create new digital and physical gift card to help boost local economy A brand-new gift card that can be spent in... Kelly Topping Jun 20, 2022 Case Studies ### [There are so many ways that local gift cards can be used right across a range of council departments](https://mi-cnx.com/news/there-are-so-many-ways-that-local-gift-cards-can-be-used-right-across-a-range-of-council-departments) The District Towns Gift Card launched on the 30th November 2020 for the towns of Falkirk, Denny, Stenhousemuir, Grangemouth and Bo’ness. The scheme... Kelly Topping Jun 12, 2022 Case Studies ### [“I encourage all business owners to get involved with their local gift card. It doesn’t cost anything and it’s very simple” Choc Stop](https://mi-cnx.com/news/i-encourage-all-business-owners-to-get-involved-with-their-local-gift-card-it-doesnt-cost-anything-and-its-very-simple-choc-stop) The Choc Stop in Cumnock is an independent business selling sweet treats such as crepes, sundaes, smoothies and cakes, and is one of the most popular... Kelly Topping Jun 8, 2022 Articles ### [Uptown Waterloo Upgrades its Gift Card System- new program for Ontario](https://mi-cnx.com/news/uptown-waterloo-upgrades-its-gift-card-system) The popular Uptown Dollars program in Waterloo has had an upgrade as part of ongoing efforts by the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA)... Kelly Topping Jun 1, 2022 Case Studies ### [“Town & City Gift Cards are a perfect complement to our behaviour change programs” BetterPoints](https://mi-cnx.com/news/town-city-gift-cards-are-a-perfect-complement-to-our-behaviour-change-programmes-betterpoints) BetterPoints is a behaviour change platform that enables organisations to challenge, motivate and reward people for being greener and heathier – for... Kelly Topping May 29, 2022 Articles ### [Bristol businesses set to benefit from new city centre gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/bristol-businesses-set-to-benefit-from-new-city-centre-gift-card) Bristol’s three business improvement districts are encouraging city centre businesses to sign up to a new gift card initiative, designed to drive... Kelly Topping May 24, 2022 Case Studies ### [“The Jubilee Spending Spree is a feel-good campaign that celebrates being together again.”](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-preston-gift-card-jubilee-spending-spree-campaign) Preston BID’s Jubilee Spending Spree will run over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend, with £28,000 of Preston Gift Cards distributed between Thursday... Kelly Topping May 22, 2022 Case Studies ### [“The Shawlands Gift Card galvanises people to eat, drink and shop locally rather than leaving the area to do those things”](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-shawlands-gift-card-galvanises-people-to-eat-drink-and-shop-locally-rather-than-leaving-the-area-to-do-those-things) Two Shawlands businesses have praised the area’s local gift card for keeping money locked into the area. Curious Liquids and Phillies both accept the... Kelly Topping May 22, 2022 Case Studies ### [We introduced the Love Cambridge Gift Card to drive footfall and lock money into the Cambridge BID area and that is exactly what it has done](https://mi-cnx.com/news/we-introduced-the-love-cambridge-gift-card-to-drive-footfall-and-lock-money-into-the-cambridge-bid-area-and-that-is-exactly-what-it-has-done) Background to the Cambridge Gift Card The Love Cambridge Gift Card launched in 2018 and can be spent in approximately 200 businesses in the city.... Kelly Topping May 15, 2022 ### [Team profile- meet Colin Munro](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-managing-director-colin-munro) Colin Munro is the Chief Executive Officer of Miconex. A trained chef and former restaurateur, we spoke to Colin about the challenges faced by places... Kelly Topping May 15, 2022 Articles ### [North West charity support parents’ mental health with community gift](https://mi-cnx.com/news/north-west-charity-support-parents-mental-health-with-community-gift) A North West charity that supports autistic children and young people has given families a community gift to help support their mental health and... Kelly Topping May 12, 2022 Case Studies ### [Customers might have a £50 gift card and put another £30 or £40 to it: Arran Active](https://mi-cnx.com/news/customers-might-have-a-50-gift-card-and-put-another-30-or-40-to-it-arran-active) Arran Active is an independent outdoor retailer based on the Isle of Arran, and is part of the ArranCard. We spoke to Arran Active founder Andrew... Kelly Topping May 10, 2022 Articles ### [Ilkley becomes one of the first places in Yorkshire to have its own digital and physical gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/ilkley-becomes-one-of-the-first-places-in-yorkshire-to-have-its-own-digital-and-physical-gift-card) A Yorkshire town has become one of the first in the county to have its own digital and physical gift card. The new Ilkley Town Centre Gift Card is... Kelly Topping May 5, 2022 Articles ### [The Burlington Downtown Gift Card Has Arrived- our latest program in Canada](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-burlington-downtown-gift-card-has-arrived) The Burlington Downtown Business Improvement Area (BDBA) has launched a new Gift Card as part of their efforts to support participating small... Kelly Topping May 4, 2022 Articles ### [Next generation loyalty program gives places and businesses the power to unlock customer loyalty](https://mi-cnx.com/news/next-generation-loyalty-program-gives-places-and-businesses-the-power-to-unlock-customer-loyalty) Mi Rewards, the next generation loyalty program for towns and cities, has introduced enhanced tools for businesses alongside new national prizes. The... Kelly Topping Apr 25, 2022 Case Studies ### [The York Gift Card has exceeded our expectations and is going from strength to strength: Browns Department Store](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-york-gift-card-has-exceeded-our-expectations-and-is-going-from-strength-to-strength-browns-department-store) Browns of York Browns is an independent department store in York, and has been a family business since 1896. Part of the York Gift Card, Browns is... Kelly Topping Apr 24, 2022 Articles ### [Quincy Town Center upgrades its Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/quincy-town-center-upgrades-its-gift-card) Quincy Town Center has upgraded its Gift Card. The new Quincy Town Center Gift Card replaces the old Quincy Mall Gift Card and features a new-look... Kelly Topping Apr 20, 2022 ### [Ashton McGill founder and University of Dundee Entrepreneur in Residence, Alasdair McGill, joins the Miconex board](https://mi-cnx.com/news/ashton-mcgill-founder-and-university-of-dundee-entrepreneur-in-residence-alasdair-mcgill-joins-the-miconex-board) In April 2022, Alasdair McGill joined Miconex’s Board of Directors. A trained accountant and service designer with almost 30 years of experience both... Kelly Topping Apr 20, 2022 ### [14 tips for creating an unbeatable consumer offer with your local gift card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/14-tips-for-creating-an-unbeatable-consumer-offer-with-your-local-gift-card) If you look at some of the biggest and best Town & City Gift Card programs in the UK and Ireland, you’ll notice that they all have one thing in... Kelly Topping Apr 18, 2022 Articles ### [Uptown Saint John upgrades to high tech Gift Card system](https://mi-cnx.com/news/uptown-saint-john-upgrades-to-high-tech-gift-card-system) The historic port city of Saint John has upgraded its popular paper Uptown Dollars for a modern Gift Card system. Over 100 businesses accept the new... Kelly Topping Apr 14, 2022 Articles ### [Team profile- meet Sarah Parsons](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-meet-office-manager-sarah-biddiscombe) In April 2022, Miconex welcomed Sarah Parsons to Miconex. We talked to Sarah about her knack for spotting famous faces, working for the Government... Kelly Topping Apr 9, 2022 Articles ### [Local gift cards power retail and hospitality recovery on Britain’s high streets](https://mi-cnx.com/news/local-gift-cards-power-retail-and-hospitality-recovery-on-britains-high-streets) Two years on from the onset of pandemic restrictions, local gift cards are powering retail and hospitality recovery on the high street Payments... Kelly Topping Apr 7, 2022 Case Studies ### [The biggest local gift card in the UK: the York Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-biggest-local-gift-card-in-the-uk-the-york-gift-card) Background to the York Gift Card The York Gift Card launched in 2019 and achieved almost £70,000 in sales in 2021, an increase of 47% on 2020. Over... Kelly Topping Apr 3, 2022 Articles ### [Team profile- meet Business Development Manager and director Janette MacDonald](https://mi-cnx.com/news/team-profile-janette-macdonald) A Director for Miconex and driving business development for Downtown Gift Cards in North America is Janette MacDonald. Glaswegian Janette has lived... Kelly Topping Mar 30, 2022 Webinars ### [Promote, Reward, Engage: Next Generation Loyalty for Towns and Cities](https://mi-cnx.com/news/promote-reward-engage-next-generation-loyalty-for-towns-and-cities) Join our Webinar Join us for a short webinar where we will explain how you can easily reward local spend and communicate directly with customers in... Alan Williamson Mar 24, 2022 Webinars ### [FOUR ways a local currency can help drive economic recovery](https://mi-cnx.com/news/four-ways-a-local-currency-can-help-drive-economic-recovery) Join Our Webinar Join us for a short webinar where we will explain the fundamentals of the Gift Card Program and provide examples of how they have... Alan Williamson Mar 24, 2022 Case Studies ### [The best thing we’ve done in our town. The Carndonagh Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/the-best-thing-weve-done-in-our-town-the-carndonagh-gift-card) Background to the Carndonagh Gift Card In March 2021, the Irish town named as Ireland’s most enterprising in the 2020 Bank of Ireland Begin Together... Kelly Topping Mar 23, 2022 Case Studies ### [How we used our local gift card to be top in the UK for in-person sales: The East Lothian Gift Card](https://mi-cnx.com/news/how-we-used-our-local-gift-card-to-be-top-in-the-uk-for-in-person-sales) Background to the East Lothian Gift Card In January 2022, a Financial Times report credited East Lothian, home of the East Lothian Gift Card, with a... Kelly Topping Mar 23, 2022 [1](https://mi-cnx.com/news/page/1) [2](https://mi-cnx.com/news/page/2) ### Get notified on the latest Miconex News Be the first to know about new case studies and Miconex news. 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