🎄 Christmas spending is shifting — are you ready for it? 🎁 As the festive season approaches, consumers across Europe are feeling the Christmas spirit... but also the economic pinch. In our 2025 peak research, we've uncovered how gift cards are playing a central role in helping shoppers balance celebration with caution. In our latest eBook, we explore key trends shaping the holiday gift card market, including: ✅ AI use in gifting across generations ✅ The power of strong promotions to drive traffic and sales ✅ Why early engagement wins Christmas shoppers — and market share 📘 Download the full report to learn how brands can stay ahead this Christmas season: https://buff.ly/RANwMpW #GiftCards #Christmas2025 #RetailTrends #HolidayShopping #eCommerce #ConsumerInsights #EmployeeGifting #RetailMarketing #ChristmasGifting #DigitalGifting
Blackhawk Network (BHN) Europe
Financial Services
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 13,424 followers
About us
BHN combines innovative products with cutting edge technology to create commercial and engagement solutions that maximise sales, productivity and loyalty. Our integrated worldwide network enables clients to connect with employees, sales channels and customers in-store, online, mobile and through social networks. We're an award-winning financial technology company that was founded on a major retailing innovation: enabling the sale of gift cards through third party resellers such as department stores and supermarkets. From our centre in the USA we have expanded through growth and acquisition, and now operate in 26 countries, creating and delivering market-leading payment solutions and technology. Blackhawk Network is an accredited Best Companies organisation in 2022, achieving: - National Large Company League Table Position 60th - Business Services Sector League Table Position 6th - East of England League Table Position 27th
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https://blackhawknetwork.com/uk-en
External link for Blackhawk Network (BHN) Europe
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Financial Technology, Employee Benefits, Customer Incentives, Customer Engagement, Employee Engagement, Rewards, Gift Cards, Employee Benefits, and Salary Sacrifice
Locations
Employees at Blackhawk Network (BHN) Europe
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Chris Ronald
EMEA B2B fin.tech. leader ⇨ Payments ✧ Incentives, Rewards & Benefits ✧ Employee Engagement ✧ Customer Acquisition & Loyalty
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Mary Kennedy
Experienced leader in Operational Resilience, IT & Cybersecurity, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and recovery strategies across IT/OT…
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Helen Williams
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David Caroli
Sr. IT Implementation Manager | Fintech & IT Onboarding Specialist | System Integration & Project Delivery at Blackhawk Network Europe #fintech…
Updates
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It's all go with the BHN Extras team! 🚦 Give our BHN Extras page a follow if you aren't already for more employer event updates, HR thought leadership insights, and more . . .
🏎️ Revving up employee benefits with Red Bull! Last week, our amazing Account Manager Emma Jackson represented BHN Extras at a Red Bull Racing event, a brand that knows all about pushing limits. We were thrilled to showcase the benefits Red Bull offers its UK employees through Extras, including #Cyclescheme, #bYond, and #Discounts. Since 2014, BHN Extras has provided #Cyclescheme to all six Red Bull business units. Over the past three years, adoption has steadily grown, with some teams reaching up to 40% take-up, and an overall average of 23.5% across the Red Bull Group. It's clear their teams are embracing the ride 🚴♂️ Thanks to Red Bull for the warm welcome and to Emma for flying the #BHN flag! 🏁 #EmployeeBenefits #RedBullRacing #BHNExtras #Cyclescheme #bYond #WorkplaceWellbeing #F1 #Teamwork
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⛳ What a day! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in our BHN Charity Golf Day in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Whether you were out on the course, cheering from the side-lines, or simply there to support the cause – your involvement helped make the day incredibly special. Thanks to your generosity and good spirits, we raised vital funds for Macmillan and helped shine a light on the amazing work they do for those affected by cancer. It was fantastic to see so many people come together – enjoying the sunshine, connecting, and making a real difference. 👏 A big congratulations to our winners! 🏌️♂️ Longest Drive – 8th hole: Mark Godber 🎯 Nearest the Pin – 15th hole: Stewart Wilkins (1m 85cm) 🎯 Nearest the Pin – 18th hole: Chris Grace (2m 98cm) 🏆 Competition Results: 🥇 1st Place – Adrian Elliott (41 points) 🥈 2nd Place – Patrick Gurney (38 points) 🥉 3rd Place – Ben Walker (37 points, on countback) 🙏 Special thanks to our event sponsors Tag Systems UK Certus Card Group, and to Savvy for their generous donation – plus all those who contributed raffle prizes. Your support truly made this day a success. #BHNCharityGolfDay #MacmillanCancerSupport #GolfForGood #TeamBHN #ThankYou
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👏 A big thank you to Essex County Council for partnering with BHN Extras to enhance employee wellbeing and engagement through the Staff Benefits Framework. It's always a pleasure to hear how our employee benefits are supporting organisations and employees alike #CycleToWork #StaffBenefits #EmployeeBenefits #WorkplaceWellbeing #BHN #ESPO #PublicSector
Essex County Council used our Staff Benefits framework (319) to leverage a cycle to work scheme that removes barriers to active commuting and increases employee engagement 🚲 Through Blackhawk Network (BHN) Europe, the Council has been able to: 🛒 Offer staff access to over 2,600 retailers across the UK 🛞 Provide a wide range of bikes and accessories to choose from 🤝 Cater for individual needs and budgets Learn more on our dedicated framework page: https://ow.ly/R1Zk50X5sqx #CycleToWork #StaffBenefits #EmployeeBenefits
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What does a healthy working environment feel like? For our BHN Cologne office, it felt like fresh overnight oats, fragrant herbs, and a warm smile shared over a lovingly prepared meal. Our amazing wellbeing champions planned a special lunch experience for the whole team, turning our workplace into something that felt a little more like home. 🥗 On the menu: a colourful, nutritious spread that was as good for the body as it was for the soul. But the real magic was what happened around the table: genuine conversations, shared laughter, and a chance to slow down and reconnect — the small, human moments that fuel true wellbeing. #EmployeeWellbeing #TeamCulture #LifeAtBHN #HealthyWorkplace #WorkplaceWellbeing #BHNCologne
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🚀We’re excited to reveal a bold new brand refresh for One4all Gift Cards, part of BHN — built to strengthen customer connection, enhance in-store appeal, and drive even more value for our retail partners across Europe. Informed by research with over 2,000 participants, our updated look keeps what people love about One4all — while evolving the design to feel more modern, personal, and relevant for today’s shoppers. 🎥 We’ve created a short video to bring the brand refresh to life — take a look and see what’s new. For all the details head to our news page https://buff.ly/WIqs3cn #One4all #BHN #GiftCards #RetailMarketing #BrandRefresh #CustomerExperience
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🏆 Award Wins. Brand Refresh. Big Impact. We’ve had a huge month at BHN — and we’re excited to share the highlights in our October newsletter! ✅ Innovation & Technology Award at the IMA Europe Awards 🎨 A bold new brand refresh for One4all Gift Cards 🥇 Team of the Year win at the GCVA Hall of Fame Awards 🚴♂️ How BP is boosting employee wellbeing through BHN Extras Cyclescheme From industry leadership to empowering workplace benefits, we're proud to be driving positive change across Europe. 📬 Don’t miss the full stories — click below to read the newsletter! #BHN #One4all #AwardWinning #GiftCards #Innovation #EmployeeBenefits #Cyclescheme #GCVA #IMA #BrandRefresh #Newsletter
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🎃 Thrilled to see this spooktacular launch go live— and just in time for Halloween. 👻 Packed with Robux and possessed with fun, it's the perfect treat (no tricks here!) for Roblox fans. Proud of the incredible cross-functional effort that made this happen. #BHN #Roblox #Partnership #ProductLaunch #HalloweenMarketing #GiftCards #B2B #Retail
The new Roblox Party Pack is loaded with Robux and possessed with fun. Think you’re brave enough? Snag one at Target or learn more at Roblox.com/giftcards
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Throwing it back to last week at the IMA Europe Conference' Our Future Leaders' panel last week Introduced by BHN's Amanda Et-Tibary panel spotlight Rising Stars including our very own, Chloe Timmis The panel actively engaged all Rising Stars in the room, tackling real-time questions on motivating cross-generational teams, effective communication styles, and meaningful recognition. #IMAEurope #IMASummit #RisingStars #FutureLeaders #EmployeeEngagement #IncentiveMarketing #RewardsAndRecognition #London2025
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This time last week, the countdown was on… ⏳ Just 24 hours to go before our group of determined colleagues set off on the Chiltern Ultra Challenge, taking on the trails to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We're incredibly proud to say our BHN team completed the route – a tough but incredibly rewarding day! 💪 Huge respect to those who completed the 50km route – an incredible achievement that shows true grit and dedication. 👏👏👏 Well done to everyone who took part, supported, donated, or cheered us on from afar. Together, we made a difference. 💚 #ChilternUltraChallenge #MacmillanCancerSupport #TeamEffort #WellDone #ProudMoment
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