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GLOBOFORCE NEW MERCHANT UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2013 GLOBOFORCE NEW MERCHANT UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2013 Here we grow again! Globoforce continually adds new and exciting reward options to the Globoforce Rewards Network. In our Fourth Quarter 2013 Merchant Update, we’re pleased to announce the addition of 47 new reward options in 15 countries. FEATURED NEW MERCHANTS ART.COM With over 1.5 million pieces of art to choose from, Art.com allows your inspiration to run wild. From hand curated images from photographs, collectible pieces, canvas, and mounted prints, Art.com has endless options for your needs. There is also a wide variety of custom frames to choose from, making your art personalized to your style and taste. Add some flair to your walls with Art.com United States www.art.com FATHEAD Offering life sized graphics of your favorite athlete, superhero, or cartoon character is no match for Fathead. Specializing in mess free realistic graphics is what the company is founded on. Featuring characters from the Peanuts, NBA, NFL, 1Direction and more, you will have to decide which Fathead makes your space special. United States www.fathead.com H&M H&M is a fashion retailer known for trendy items for men, women, and children. With 3,000 stores globally, H&M allows everyone to be a trendsetter. Keeping up with the latest fashion trends in the market place is easy for H&M, with high end designed piece on a family friendly budget. H&M partners with celebrities and famous designers to cre- ate limited edition high fashion pieces that add to the popularity of the store. Hong Kong www.hm.com/hk/en KAPPAHL Life and style is synonymous with KappAhl, one of Sweden's most popular fashion retai- lors. With a focus on lifestyles, KappAhl makes practical apparel with a heavy focus on remaining environmentally friendly. More than a quarter of their apparel is eco- certified, made out of sustainable or recycled product. KappAhl is leading in the industry by being the first fashion chain to be certified by international standards of environmen- tal management. Sweden www.kappahl.se GLOBOFORCE NEW MERCHANT UPDATE Q4 2013 2 FEATURED NEW MERCHANTS LIBRARA CARTURESTI With over 1.5 million pieces of art to choose from, Art.com allows your inspiration to run wild. From hand curated images from photographs, collectible pieces, canvas, and mounted prints, Art.com has endless options for your needs. There is also a wide variety of custom frames to choose from, making your art personalized to your style and taste. Add some flair to your walls with Art.com Romania http://librarie.carturesti.ro/ PARKSON Parkson is a leading department store in South East Asia with over 130 stores in Malay- sia, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. By partnering with big name designers and brands such as Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Chanel, Lacoste, Timberland, and Swarovski, Parkson is able to offer fashions for men, women, and children. With 25 years of experience, Parkson is your shopping destination for quality brand name prod- ucts Vietnam www.parkson.com.vn ZARA GROUP The world’s largest apparel retail fashion group, with stores in 73 countries, Zara offers over 10,000 new fashion designs on an annual basis. Encompassing brands Pull and Bear, Massimo Dutti, Stradivarius, Uterque, Bershka, and Zara Home, Zara offers fashion options for men, women, and children. With influence from around the world, the de- signs of Zara's clothing mimic that of high street designer wear at a price point that fits most budgets. Dominican Republic www.zara.com GLOBOFORCE NEW MERCHANT UPDATE Q4 2013 3 NEW MERCHANT LIST SUMMARY 3 Mariachis 7-Eleven Mexican food at its best, offering tasty tacos, entic- 7-Eleven serves over half a million customers daily and ing enchiladas, and everything in between to add can be found across the city for your convenience some spice in your life. needs. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.bona.com.do HONG KONG, www.7-eleven.com.hk BBG Tires Reynosa Benetton BBG Tires specializes in motors , automatic transmis- Embrace your creativity and let your true colors sion repairs, and preventative maintenance of vehi- shine with our range of quality clothing for women, men and children. cles. MEXICO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.benetton.com Bershka Bossini The latest clothing, shoes and accessories for those From a fashionable yet practical velour tracksuit to who are really dedicated followers of fashion. warm fleeces and body wear, Bossini has stylish DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.bershka.com solutions for all your practicalities. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.bossini.com Brookstone Caltex Brookstone is a nationwide specialty retailer offering The Caltex Star stands for quality, value and service. a unique assortment of consumer products that are Caltex wants you to "Enjoy the Journey" by helping distinctive in quality and design. to relieve the stress of driving. UNITED STATES, www.brookstone.com HONG KONG, www.caltex.com/hk Chouxcreme Farux French pastries called the "choux" are their specialty Ladies accessories from footwear, handbags and and are filled with flavored whipped custards. more that will make your outfit shine. CHINA, www.chouxcreme.com.hk DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Fortress Godiva As a market leader of electrical appliances, Fortress Creating premium chocolates in a traditional Belgian has always introduced innovation and exciting new style provides the ultimate chocolate experience for shopping experiences to its customers. you and your family. HONG KONG, www.fortress .com/hk CHINA, www.godiva.cn GolfThere KFC Let GolfThere.com plan your next golfing adventure KFC is the the world's most popular chicken restaurant thru their personalized service and network of over chain, specializing in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy®, 1,000 golf resorts and clubs around the world. and Original Recipe Strips with home-style sides. UNITED STATES, www.golfthere.com HONG KONG, CHINA, www.kfchk.com Kula Causes Liberias El Ateneo Kula provides you with access to the causes that Looking for a great book or DVD? Liberias El Ateneo mean most to you. and Liberias Yenny have various locations across the AUSTRALIA, CANADA, GUAM, PUERTO RICO, USA, UK country to browse thru thousands of titles. www.kula.com ARGENTINA, www.yenny-elateneo.com Liberias Yenny Librerias Gandhi Looking for a great book or DVD? Liberias El Ateneo Librerias Gandhi offers an extensive and carefully and Liberias Yenny have various locations across the curated selection of books as well as video and mu- country to browse thru thousands of titles. sic products to meet everyone’s taste. ARGENTINA, www.yenny-elateneo.com MEXICO, www.gandhi.com.mx Macaroni Grill Mannings At Romano's Macaroni Grill, every night is a big night Mannings is one of the most popular health and beau- out. With authentic Italian inspired cuisine, you will ty stores in Hong Kong, providing healthcare, personal not leave hungry. care, skin care and baby care products PUERTO RICO, www.macaronigrilll.com HONG KONG, www.mannings.com.hk GLOBOFORCE NEW MERCHANT UPDATE Q4 2013 4 NEW MERCHANT LIST SUMMARY Marcels Massimo Dutti Marcels offers great accessories for any occasion, Massimo Dutti offers luxury goods at reasonable with a wide assortment of earrings, handbags, and prices. necklaces. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC , www.massimodutti.com DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Maxikarti.pl MGM Spa Personalize your offering by adding a logo or person- At the MGM Spa Centre in Reynosa they understand al message, or put together a Maxi Card. The choices the concept of looking and feeling good. are endless! MEXICO, www.mgmclinicas.com.mx POLAND, www.maxikarty.pl Mochi Sweets Mustard’s Bringing you the best selection of authentic Mochi, Craving a quick burger and fries? Mustard's offers Mochi Sweets has locations all across the country. authentic American diner food made to order. CHINA, www.vimiu.com DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.bona.com.do Oysho Paninoteca Stunningly crafted lingerie and sleepwear designed With handmade sandwiches, salads, and wraps, to make all women look as amazing as they feel. Paninoteca uses the finest ingredients to make your DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.oysho.com food simply delicious. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.bona.com.do Pizarelli Posada San Antonio Restaurant Reynosa Enjoy the taste of Italian at Pizarelli's with traditional Posada San Antonio Restaurant offers quality food pizza, pasta, and calzones to choose from. and service. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.bona.com.do MEXICO Prin Stradivarius Prin is the place to stock up on the best basics and Offering the latest fashion trends, Stradivarius has fashion for you children. Prin offers clothing for hundreds of items to choose from to add to your children from newborns up to 12 years of age. wardrobe. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.stradivarius.com Sunglass Hut Tesco Sunglass Hut is all about style with the latest frames Tesco is the leading grocery retailer in Poland .Tesco by A-list designers including Ray-Ban®, Versace® and provides fresh, high-quality, wholesome food at Dolce & Gabbana. affordable prices. UNITED STATES, www.sunglasshut.com POLAND, www.tesco.pl TexasIrons.com TGI Fridays Get your personalized and unique grilling and BBQ At Friday’s®, they offer great food and drinks in an accessories at TexasIrons.com atmosphere that lets you relax and have a good UNITED STATES, www.texasirons.com time. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, www.fridaysdr.com.do Via Uno Wellcome Via Uno combines the latest trends in fashion footwear Wellcome is the largest supermarket in Hong Kong, along with top-end craftsmanship to produce stunning providing great food and convenience. shoes that you’ll
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