Study: Rewards cards have taken over the market + MORE Oct 22nd

TORONTO – Target Canada brought a dizzying display of winter weather styles to the runway on Tuesday, part of the retailer’s plans to bolster its presence on the homegrown fashion scene while continuing to make improvements to its business operations.
“Style is really kind of key to our DNA,” Livia Zufferli, vice-president of marketing at Target Canada said in an interview prior to the retailer’s show at Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week.
“We’ve been in Fashion Weeks in the past — both in Toronto and in Montreal — so it is really key to what we’ve been doing. And we’re going to continue to amp up that focus on style and deliver to our guests what we believe is great design, great style at prices I don’t think they can find elsewhere for the quality and the style that they’re getting here.”
The Minneapolis-based discount giant has faced its share of challenges since its March 2013 launch north of the border, initially faced with high expansion costs and disappointing sales as Canadian shoppers complained about near-empty shelves and notably higher prices than at U…

Rewards cards increasingly dominate the credit card market, a study by the American Bankers Association shows

Perk up Leafs fans, there’s a guaranteed win in your future – though it won’t be on the ice.
MasterCard and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment recently signed a five-year contract to hook up Leafs and Raptor’s fans with sweet sporty spoils.
“Sports fandom is about the creation of memories; this partnership will bring two global powerhouse brands together to create priceless experiences for sports fans,” said Milos Vranesevic, VP of marketing at MasterCard Canada. “We’re excited about the possibilities we can create for fans.”
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Just what do those possibilities look like, you ask?
Cardholders get access to the MasterCard Priceless Zone, a digital interactive retail space near Gate 1 at the Air Canada Centre flanked with screens showing behind the scenes video as well as housing sports memorabilia.
The Zone also gives access to that commodity sports fans can’t seem to get enough of: limited edition bobbleheads for the reasonable price of $15…

Office store Staples is looking into a potential credit card data breach and has contacted law enforcement officials about the issue, it says.

On the hunt for a MasterCard? The credit company – one of Canada’s big three – offers a huge selection of credit card types, designed to suit your specific spending needs and reward preferences. Which one is best for you? Read on for our top 5 MasterCard picks.
What’s included with every MasterCard
Every MasterCard, regardless of lender, is outfitted with the following features:
MasterCard Global Service: Every MasterCard cardholder has 24/7 telephone help access for their card, whether they require emergency card replacement, a cash advance, or referral to the closest ABM.
Zero Liability: You won’t be on the hook for any charges if your card is stolen, or if payments are processed without your authorization.
What’s included with a World MasterCard
Bumped your card up to the next level? Here are the perks you can expect to receive.
Price Protection: This coverage will pay for the difference of a new purchase should it go on sale within 60 days. Up to $100 per item is covered,with a maximum of $500 every calendar year…