Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Apparel and restaurants performed well, Mastercard reports.
Revenue from category will fall 0.3%, Mastercard predicts.
Consumers sought discounts in February amid inflation, according to Mastercard.
Category up 6.5% following nine months of stagnant growth, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Promotions will be key theme this season, Mastercard SpendingPulse predicts.