VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 29, 2020 / Perk Labs Inc. (CSE:PERK)(OTCQB:PKLBF)(FKT:PKLB) ("Perk Labs" or the "Company") the parent company of Perk Hero, the mobile commerce marketplace with cashback rewards, announced today that it has signed an agreement with InComm Payments, a leading payments technology company, to distribute digital gift cards in Canada.
The agreement with InComm Payments provides Perk Hero with the flexibility to build its own in-app programs and innovative front-end while relying on the robust InComm InCentives platform to power the delivery and management of digital gift card products.
"Offering high demand products such as digital gift cards, we are able to offer the best value to our users by saving them money through our partnership with InComm Payments. By distributing digital gift cards to our users, we can help them avoid costly fees plus earn cashback rewards," says Jonathan Hoyles, Perk Labs' CEO. "We have already seen demand from our users for physical gift cards and view sales of digital gift cards as a key driver of growth moving forward."
Gift card brands that will be available through the Perk Hero app include online shopping, streaming services, gaming, home improvement and major restaurant chains.
"Perk Hero represents an exciting solution that appeals to the Gen Z and Millennial demographic," says Joe Everson, Director of Business Development at InComm InCentives. "This partnership benefits Perk Labs users with the ultimate customer experience: an instant redemption of digital gift cards of the brands they love."
According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global gift cards market generated $619.25 billion in 2019, and is estimated to reach $1,922.87 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 15.4% from 2020 to 2027.1
The latest news and information about Perk Hero's features can be found at www.perkhero.com and stakeholders can read about the Company's strategy and ongoing advancements in technology on the company blog, which can be viewed at https://medium.com/@perk_labs.
About InComm Payments
InComm Payments is a global leader in innovative payments technology. Leveraging dynamic technology and proven expertise, InComm Payments delivers enhanced end-to-end payment platforms and emerging financial technology solutions that help businesses grow across a wide range of industries including retail, healthcare, tolling & transit, incentives, mobile payments and financial services. By enabling omnichannel connections to an ever-expanding consumer base in an increasingly digital ecosystem, InComm Payments creates seamless and valuable commerce experiences across the globe. With more than 25 years of experience, over 500,000 points of distribution, 386 global patents and a presence in more than 30 countries, InComm leads the payments industry from its headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Learn more at www.InCommPayments.com.
About Perk Labs Inc.
Perk Labs Inc. is the owner of Perk Hero, a mobile commerce marketplace with cashback rewards that enables businesses to provide their customers with a more engaging and convenient customer experience. For more information about Perk Labs, please visit www.perklabs.io
For more information contact:
Jonathan Hoyles
CEO
Perk Labs Inc.
(833) 338-0299
[email protected]
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1 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gift-cards-market-expected-generate-141801969.html
SOURCE: Perk Labs Inc.