Passbook Affirms Bar Code Payments
Not that CashStar Inc. needed validation for its bar code-centered virtual gift card network, but along came Apple Inc. with the latest version of the iPhone and its new Passbook feature – a mobile wallet driven by the scanning and loading of bar codes. David Stone, Chief Executive Officer at CashStar, declared the technology giant’s […]
A Company on the Cutting Edge of E-Gifting
CashStar CEO David Stone is using online gift cards to drive more business to brands all over America. When David Stone founded the e-gift card company CashStar five years ago, he knew that he was onto something big. Although the U.S. gift card market has grown to more than $26 billion by 2007, the e-gifting […]
Starbucks, Living Social and CashStar: 1,325,411 eGift Cards in 24 Hours
CashStar powered the daily deal offered by Starbucks and Living Social on Wednesday, September 5-6th that resulted in over 1.5 million total eGift Cards sold — and earned Living Social a spot in the Guinness World Record. Congratulations to Living Social and kudos to CashStar’s product, engineering and customer care teams who prepared rigorously and […]
No NFC for iPhone 5 Could Be a Gift at the Checkout Counter
Feature junkies and rumor mongers may have at least feigned suspense over whether Apple’s newest iPhone would include an NFC chip. But to no one’s particular surprise, yesterday’s demo included no mention of “near-field communication,” which has become a central part of the discussion around how phones will become the new way we pay at […]
Starbucks to offer deal through LivingSocial Powered by CashStar
Starbucks Corp, the world’s largest coffee chain, is offering consumers a deal this week through daily-deal company LivingSocial, a vote of confidence in Groupon Inc’s main rival. LivingSocial, part owned by Amazon.com Inc, will offer a $10 Starbucks gift card for $5 on Wednesday. Customers have six months to claim the card, which can be […]
Back to School Season eGift Card Promotions
Retailers and manufacturers often prefer to give consumers a little something extra rather than simply offering items at lower prices. When that something extra comes in the form of a gift card that must be used in a separate purchase, the strategy ensures that the shopper must return as a customer. So what seems like […]
David Stone Talks eGifting in WMTW’s Tech Trends Segment
How many times do you find yourself searching for that perfect personalized gift for a friend, co-worker, or loved one? CashStar, a million dollar company started right here in Portland, may be the answer. News 8’s Erin Ovalle talks with CashStar’s CEO about his company and the rise of e-gifting.
Major retailers to launch mobile app for payments
A new service — to be created jointly by Wal-Mart, Target and other retailers — could give customers an easier way to combine their digital wallet, instant coupons, gift cards and loyalty points in one app. The announcement by retailers on Wednesday to create the Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) is also a line in the […]
Retailers Cram Another Payment System Into Bulging Mobile Wallet
Yet another contender has jumped into the battle for mobile commerce dominance. MCX is backed by several major retailers, and it boasts a flexible payment solution with a customizable platform. The world of mobile payments is brimming with hopefuls, with everyone from Google to Sprint vying for traction. A group of major retailers in the […]