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2007 Gift Card spending topped $97 billion
It is an astonishing number. Gift Card spending was over $97 billion in the US in 2007.Added on 05/16/2010 | Read more...
Gift Cards for Babies very popular
Gift Cards for babies are more popular than everAdded on 04/25/2010 | Read more...
Gift cards for kids are big
If you are a parent you know how many gifts you buy for your kids and the children of others. Gift cards are wonderful ways to give the gifts to kids.Added on 04/03/2010 | Read more...
Amazon Gift Cards are robust
It is hard to find a gift card that gives more and provides more joy than an amazon or amazon.com gift card.Added on 03/27/2010 | Read more...
Birthday gift for boyfriend = gift card
We all know it is tough to buy gifts for guys. The gift card is the ultimate birthday gift for boyfriend.Added on 03/13/2010 | Read more...
Gift Cards being sold for more than worth
The world of gift cards is so massive that of course thieves and fraud have entered.Added on 03/06/2010 | Read more...
Free Gift Cards not exactly Free
Many Stores are giving away free gift cards in order to drive traffic to their stores. However, the gift cards are not exactly free.Added on 02/20/2010 | Read more...
Gift Cards ok for Valintines Day
The taboo of giving gift cards has been eroded so far that it is ok to give gift cards for Valentines day!Added on 02/05/2010 | Read more...
Gift Card Market to cross $50 billion
Gift Card popularity is amazingly high right now but it will get even bigger. Estimates peg gift cards at a $50 billion industry by 2013.Added on 01/23/2010 | Read more...
Travel Gift Cards very popular
Gift Cards for travel have become a very popular item. Money is still tight and people realize that giving travel gift cards is a way of giving relaxation.Added on 01/20/2010 | Read more...
Gift Card developments in 2010
The new year is upon us, lets take a look and discuss the developments that we would like to see in our gift cards.Added on 01/10/2010 | Read more...
Internal Gift Card theft has spiked
Many companies are looking internally now to find the source of gift card theft.Added on 01/03/2010 | Read more...
Gift Cards usage spike post Christmas
The days following Christmas see a massive spike in gift card usage.Added on 12/27/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards for Christmas are popular
Gift Cards are a very popular gift for Christmas. There will be over $7 billion in gift cards given this holiday season.Added on 12/20/2009 | Read more...
$5 billion in Gift Card Breakage in 2009
The New York Times just printed a wonderful article on gift cards. Among many great facts mentioned is the notion that over $5 billion in gift cards will go unspent this year.Added on 12/12/2009 | Read more...
Movie Gift Cards very popular this Holiday season
Gift Card giving spikes during December and gift cards for movies make up a healthy percentage of the giving.Added on 12/06/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards to over $50 billion by 2012
The gift card market will pass the astonishing mark of $50 billion by the year 2012. Gift cards are massive.Added on 11/28/2009 | Read more...
Black Friday Gift Cards
Thanksgiving is basically here and after turkey day comes black Friday. There are many gift card offers to be taken advantage of on Black Friday!Added on 11/24/2009 | Read more...
College Basketball Gift Cards are big
The college basketball season is here and gift cards for college basketball are very popular.Added on 11/20/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards for hanukkah
The great Jewish celebration of Hanukkah is approaching and many gift cards are great gifts for HanukkahAdded on 11/08/2009 | Read more...
World Series Gift Cards are popular
The world series is under way and many people are buying gift cards related to the teams involved.Added on 10/29/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards in 2010
Gift Cards have made a rebound in this year and will be a massive player in 2010.Added on 10/24/2009 | Read more...
Pre paid calling cards not protected like Gift Cards
While there have been many laws put in place to protect gift card givers and recipients, these laws do not apply to pre-paid gift calling cards.Added on 10/18/2009 | Read more...
Winter clothes big for gift cards
The winter time provides a boom for winter clothing gift cards.Added on 10/12/2009 | Read more...
Holiday 2009 will be huge gift card moment
As the economy in the US recovers and the holidays approach, we are going to see a perfect storm for the gift card industry.Added on 10/09/2009 | Read more...
Hershey enters Gift Card world
Hershey has chosen to get involved with gift cards in a great way involving college football.Added on 09/25/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card still expires in California
While a law was passed many years ago making it that no gift cards ever expired in California. It turns out this is not working 100%.Added on 09/20/2009 | Read more...
NFL gift cards are here
The NFL season began today and there are great NFL gift cards that can be given!Added on 09/13/2009 | Read more...
Walmart and Visa team up
Walmart continues to widen its reach with a visa cardAdded on 09/09/2009 | Read more...
Austin Under 40 celebrates with gift cards
In a wonderful silent auction, Austin Under 40 celebrated with many gift cards being auctioned off.Added on 08/31/2009 | Read more...
Winter gift cards coming
Summer is over soon and winter is coming. What gift cards will be popular.Added on 08/26/2009 | Read more...
Travel Gift Cards remain popular
Gift Cards have gained momentum in most verticals, Travel is no exception.Added on 08/23/2009 | Read more...
iTunes Gift Cards a leader this holiday
While we are still in summer, it is not too soon to be looking towards the holiday season. There will be many gift cards pushing to be the most popular this holiday run but odds are on iTunes gift cards.Added on 08/19/2009 | Read more...
Amazon giving gift cards for games
In a great win-win move, Amazon is giving gift cards away to people for sending in their used video games.Added on 08/15/2009 | Read more...
gift card losses of $100 million
It is estimated that up to $100 million in gift cards will be lost by consumers due to this difficult economy.Added on 08/09/2009 | Read more...
Rise in Gift Card trickery
Be very wary of sites that promise you a free $1,000 WalMart gift card or anything similar.Added on 08/03/2009 | Read more...
Complementary Gift Cards get different rules
A stockholder in a restaurant chain is angered when he does not get $3 in change from a $2 purchase of a complementary $5 gift card.Added on 07/26/2009 | Read more...
Time for Back to School Gift Cards
Summer is just getting started but do not be surprised if you start to see back to school gift cards from companies such as American ExpressAdded on 07/22/2009 | Read more...
REI gift cards continue to be a leader
REI the leader in outdoor gear is also a clear leader in the gift card space. There is almost no gift card feature that rei has not thought of.Added on 07/16/2009 | Read more...
WalMart has phone number for Gift Card balance
Walmart has lead the way for gift cards in almost all directions. They continue to lead the way by providing a phone number for checking gift card balance.Added on 07/13/2009 | Read more...
Arby's $25,000 gift card give away
Arby's has partnered with Mastercard in a $25,000 gift card give away.Added on 07/09/2009 | Read more...
Chinese Pirates crack Apple gift card algorithm
Some very smart Chinese people have cracked the algorithm that apple uses to generate the gift cards and now they are being sold for very low prices.Added on 07/06/2009 | Read more...
Apple sued over gift card .99 cent promise
A couple from Chicago has sued Apple because they feel they were misled regarding a promise to buy songs from iTunes for .99 cents.Added on 07/02/2009 | Read more...
BedandBreakfast.com gift cards for 4,000 locations
Bedandbreakfast.com has aggregated over 4,000 locations to accept their gift cards. This is an amazing grouping of small businesses under one gift card umbrella and is set to do well in this economy.Added on 06/30/2009 | Read more...
British Columbia Protected Gift Card owners last year
In April 2008, B.C. protected gift card owners by passing a national law which ended expiration dates for gift cards throughout the country.Added on 06/27/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards turn pragmatic
Many states, including Maine, are seeing the use of gift cards change from fun and 'gifty' to pragmatic.Added on 06/22/2009 | Read more...
Giftango allows people to make gift cards
While all the news usually focuses on the trends in gift cards and fraud and theft in the gift card world. This piece takes a look at a website that allows people to make gift cards.Added on 06/20/2009 | Read more...
$72,000 was average loss for Gift Card providers
2007 was a massive year for gift cards, including losses due to theft for from the merchants.Added on 06/15/2009 | Read more...
Federal Government and Gift Cards
There is an interesting relationship between gift cards and the federal government.Added on 06/13/2009 | Read more...
Hawaiian Charity Event
As a way to encourage philanthropy, a charity event in Hawaii used some interesting gift card tactics.Added on 06/09/2009 | Read more...
Reward Cards Begin to Utilize Gift Cards
Many companies throughout the US are beginning to use gift cards as a way to reward frequent consumers.Added on 06/08/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card Scams Reach Far and Wide
A man is in custody in southern California after apparently convincing investors to part with more than $250,000.Added on 06/05/2009 | Read more...
Great Gifts for Father's Day
Gift cards are a great way to show dad just how much you care this year.Added on 06/02/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards South of the Border
The increasing strength of the dollar makes gift giving even better to those who love to travel to Mexico!Added on 05/28/2009 | Read more...
The StubHub Of Gift Cards
New company aims at connecting users who want to part ways with unused (or unusable) gift cards.Added on 05/27/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card sales hurt by economy
It is not surprising that gift card sales are down this year but what is interesting is the cause of the decline.Added on 05/26/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card Legislation Hits Congress
As new credit card laws are enacted to protect consumers, so too are gift card rules.Added on 05/21/2009 | Read more...
Texas uses Gift Cards to clean up garbage
Texas has a creative approach to getting people to focus on getting trash from their cars to the cans - they are giving a gift cards away.Added on 05/20/2009 | Read more...
Storm Relief of a Different Kind
Gift are handed out in storm-ravaged communities in southern Illinois to help get people back on their feet.Added on 05/14/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards Can Save Lives
Community blood bank in Ft. Myers, Florida begins offering gift cards to those who donate.Added on 05/13/2009 | Read more...
Schumer Takes on Gift Card Laws
New York's senior senator proposes limits on gift card fee structures and expiration date policies.Added on 05/12/2009 | Read more...
Eco-Friendly Gift Cards
As gift card sales continue to rise, some companies are taking it upon themselves to reduce waste.Added on 05/09/2009 | Read more...
A New Type of Gift Card Incentive:
A Bay Area town's attempt to rejuvenate its struggling auto industry with gift cards begins.Added on 05/06/2009 | Read more...
Trying to Skirt the Law With Semantics
Ticketmaster attempts to get around a California law stating it had sold a 'Discount Card,' not a 'Gift Card.'Added on 05/04/2009 | Read more...
A New Move
Gift cards make the jump to online role playing games and help one company surpass two million users.Added on 05/01/2009 | Read more...
Recouping Gift Card Losses
What you can do when a retailer or restaurant you're holding a gift card to suddenly goes out of business.Added on 04/30/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards on the Up and Up:
Gift card giant Giftcards.com has recently announced the sale of its one-millionth gift card!Added on 04/29/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards In The 21st Century
Greetingbee.com makes gift card giving more personalized with photo gift cards.Added on 04/28/2009 | Read more...
Creating Capital With Gift Cards:
One companies unique approach to raising money in a recessed economy.Added on 04/27/2009 | Read more...
A New Gift Card Exchange Program Comes to Florida
Flagler County Sheriff's department is offering gift cards in exchange for outdated prescription drugs.Added on 04/21/2009 | Read more...
Thinking of a Gift Card from Mother's Day?
Studies show you should purchase one that expires soon to if you want her to use it.Added on 04/20/2009 | Read more...
Target's New Gift Card Offer
Retailer is beginning to use gift cards in conjunction with video games to get customers in the store.Added on 04/16/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards For Test Drives
American automakers attempt to entice potential buyers with gift card offers.Added on 04/14/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards On The Rise
Over the past six months, gift card purchases by Americans has risen over five percent.Added on 04/13/2009 | Read more...
Bonus Gift Cards
Great incentives for thrifty shoppers.Added on 04/09/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card Recycling Program Begins
One company's approach to reducing waste.Added on 04/08/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards Are Crooks New Target:
Two new schemes are sweeping the nation.Added on 04/06/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card Hacker Sentenced:
60 months in prison.Added on 04/02/2009 | Read more...
Restaurants.com Gift Cards:
Are they worth it?Added on 04/01/2009 | Read more...
Ideal Gifts in a Tight Economy
Gift cards are appearing more and more in the workplace.Added on 03/31/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards Used to Fund Schools
Philanthropic groups in Charlotte do their best to keep schools supplied.Added on 03/30/2009 | Read more...
A Novel Approach to Tourism
Gift cards used to entice visitors.Added on 03/28/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card Scheme Unraveled in New York
Local cashier and accomplice charged.Added on 03/26/2009 | Read more...
Ticketmaster Offers Gift Cards and an Apology.
Ticket giant in trouble over early release.Added on 03/20/2009 | Read more...
New Rules in Texas Will Protect Consumers
Texas Legislature looks to outlaw gift card expiration dates.Added on 03/19/2009 | Read more...
Sportsman’s Warehouse Looks to Solve Gift Card Problem.
Missoula, MT store is sending customers elsewhere.Added on 03/17/2009 | Read more...
New York Gift Card Fraud
Brooklyn man could face 30 years in prison.Added on 03/16/2009 | Read more...
Live a Healthy Lifestyle, Get a Gift Card!
Insurance provider approaches preventive care with gift card incentives.Added on 03/11/2009 | Read more...
Chinese Hackers Crack Apple Algorithm
Gift Cards are selling cheaply overseas.Added on 03/10/2009 | Read more...
Ponzi Scheme Reaches World of Gift Cards
New York man arrested for alleged gift card fraud.Added on 03/09/2009 | Read more...
CertifiChecks Inc. Closes Its Doors
Closing of a national gift card supplier leaves many wondering.Added on 03/06/2009 | Read more...
AT&T Reaches Settlement
Customers upset over gift card limitations to be compensated.Added on 03/05/2009 | Read more...
CashStar Helps Gift Cards Move Online
A new platform allows consumers to personalize eGift Cards from a number of retailers.Added on 03/03/2009 | Read more...
Dairy Queen begins a blog - with a gift card offer.
Dairy Queen offers bloggers the chance at free gift cards!Added on 02/26/2009 | Read more...
Donate Your Gift Card Balance to a Good Cause.
The Salvation Army's new gift card donation program takes off...Added on 02/25/2009 | Read more...
American Express offers Gift Cards for Credit Cards
An interesting approach to debt management in a struggling economy.Added on 02/24/2009 | Read more...
Home Depot uncovers Gift Card fraud
A Home Depot in Atlanta discovered a rogue manager who was stealing via gift cards.Added on 02/22/2009 | Read more...
Dell Gift Cards in exchange for old Electronics
Dell has offered to exchange old electronics for Dell gift cards. This great idea on many levels will help insure electronics are disposed of properly.Added on 02/20/2009 | Read more...
Valentine's Day Cards for Guns Exchange a Success.
Best Buy Gift Cards used to raise awareness of gun violence.Added on 02/18/2009 | Read more...
Dell Exchange: Gift Cards For Old Gadgets!
Dell will give you gift cards for your old gadgets and electronics...Added on 02/13/2009 | Read more...
Wal-Mart Gift Card Scam: Buyer Beware!
Thieves have found a way to secretly cash out your gift card before you have a chance to go shopping.Added on 02/13/2009 | Read more...
International Gift Cards - expensive and hard to find
Your choices are very limited if you are seeking a gift card that can be used in multiple countries but there is an option.Added on 02/09/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card Comparison site launched
A very useful gift card comparison site has been launched and it should be shared.Added on 02/06/2009 | Read more...
But What if You WANT to Get Rid of a Gift Card
What you can do to get a return on a gift card you can't use.Added on 02/02/2009 | Read more...
Insurance may protect holders of bad cards
In the latest twist of gift cards becoming worthless as the companies go bankrupt, there is a suggestion that personal insurance can protect consumers.Added on 01/31/2009 | Read more...
Taxes and Gift Cards
Tax day is approaching and it is crucial to consider the rules around Gift Cards.Added on 01/28/2009 | Read more...
Great Gift Card Scare of 2009
The brutal economy has led to the creation of a name for the latest fear around Gift Cards not being honored - The Great Gift Card Scare.Added on 01/27/2009 | Read more...
TicketMaster remains leader for event Gift Cards
No major competitors available yet for event gift cardsAdded on 01/26/2009 | Read more...
Madison Wisconsin pushes Buy Local Gift Cards
Local Community takes advantage of Gift Cards PopularityAdded on 01/24/2009 | Read more...
Circuit City Gift Cards good through March
Circuit City is closing its doors. Gift Cards will be honored through March.Added on 01/22/2009 | Read more...
Gift Card trading and selling sites flourish
There is a big market for selling and trading gift cards online.Added on 01/19/2009 | Read more...
Bank Issue Gift Cards Remain Most Popular
Despite being laden with fees and expiration dates bank gift cards are most popular.Added on 01/17/2009 | Read more...
Gift Cards to employees taxable it seems
While there is room for debate on the topic, it appears that Gift Cards to employees are taxable as income.Added on 01/13/2009 | Read more...
Reminder to Use Gift Cards. $8 billion unused a year.
The Holiday season has come and gone. Remember to use your gift cards. Each year over $8 billion of gift cards go unused.Added on 01/07/2009 | Read more...
Watch For Gift Card Scam focused on ID numbers
A common gift card scam has resurfaced and we want all our readers to be aware of it.Added on 01/04/2009 | Read more...
Happy New Year from Gift Certificate Guide
Welcome to 2009 and happy new year from Gift Certificate Guide.Added on 01/01/2009 | Read more...
2008 Gift Card purchases focused on necessities
A recent survey shows that not only did gift card spending suffer in 2008 but the focus went on necessities such as food and gas.Added on 12/30/2008 | Read more...
Black iPhone Gift Card is best of '08 holiday season
Our team at GiftCertificateGuide has decided that Apple's black iPhone Gift Card was the best of the season.Added on 12/29/2008 | Read more...
Bargain Hunters Hurt Gift Card Sales
The 2008 Holiday season has been the worst for retailers in decades and this has spilled to gift card sales.Added on 12/27/2008 | Read more...
Happy Holidays from Gift Certificate Guide
Happy Holidays From GiftCertificateGuide. We hope your holidays are safe, fun and full of gift cards.Added on 12/25/2008 | Read more...
Gift Cards Becoming Primary Incenting tool
Gift Cards are fast becoming the number one tool used by companies to incent participation.Added on 12/22/2008 | Read more...
New York Made Cheaper with Gift Cards
Using Gift Cards and Certificates provided by Restaurant.com and more.Added on 12/21/2008 | Read more...
Kroger to give additional 10% in gift card to anyone using stimulus checks
Kroger has offered to give an additional gift card of 10% of the value of the check for individuals willing to turn their checks into cards from Kroger.Added on 12/18/2008 | Read more...
First purchase with Home Depot Citi card earns a $25 gift Card
Home Depot and Citi have launched a new credit card. The first purchase earns you 2,500 points which is enough for a $25 gift card.Added on 12/16/2008 | Read more...
Addressing the Gift Card Bankruptcy Concern
Gift Card purchases have been protected over the last few years with laws around no hidden fees and no less than 5 years for expiration. Now Bankruptcy is the primary concern.Added on 12/14/2008 | Read more...
Fed reports that Gift Card industry not as massive as thought
According to a recent study by the Federal government the gift card industry is not quite as massive as has been suggested.Added on 12/10/2008 | Read more...
Gift Card dormancy fees regarding KMART
In a win for the consumer, Kmart has agreed to refund dollars lost via dormancy fees from gift cards.Added on 12/08/2008 | Read more...
Stores Form Retail Gift Card Assoc
Several leading US stores have announced they're forming an industry group whose sole purpose is to to ensure all shoppers have positive experiences when using gift cards.Added on 12/06/2008 | Read more...
Bankrate.com publishes good article on Gift Card Risks
A recent story by Bankrate is important to read as it shows that some gift cards do indeed expire.Added on 12/04/2008 | Read more...
Chase Announces Gift Cards survey results
Chase Payment tech surveyed 850 Americans about their views on gift cards - results show strong usage of gift cards.Added on 11/27/2008 | Read more...
Gift Cards Article in New York Times
The New York Times recently wrote an article on how big the gift cards industry has become.Added on 11/25/2008 | Read more...
Audi Giving Tully Gift Cards
Audi is giving $3 gift cards from Tully's coffee shops to their customers.Added on 11/21/2008 | Read more...
Linkshare Embracing Gift Cards
Linkshare rolls out Holiday Gift Card promotionAdded on 11/19/2008 | Read more...
Visa Gift Cards Savings
The Visa Gift Card just got easier to use.Added on 11/15/2008 | Read more...