Gift Cards: A Strategy For Retailers And Consumers

Most importantly, the retail gift card sector experienced growth despite the cost-of-living crisis, with the average proportion of monthly gift card buyers increasing to 52.3% in 2022 compared to ... Read More

Here's what happens to the billions in gift cards that go ... - CBS News

In a July survey, the consumer finance company Bankrate found that 47% of U.S. adults had at least one unspent gift card or voucher with an average value of $187. That's a total of $23 billion. Read More

Consumer Experts: These 7 Gift Cards Are This Holiday’s Hottest ...

According to the National Retail Federation, gift cards were the second-most popular gift category in 2023, with 44% of consumers planning to give at least one gift card over the holidays. But gift ... Read More

Most Retailers Fail to Capitalize on Sharp Increase in Consumer Demand ...

The Incisiv Gift Card Program Index research evaluated 75 retailers, highlighting 18 Digital Maturity Leaders within and across retail segments - apparel, department stores, home improvement and ... Read More

Holiday Shopping and Spending - ConsumerAffairs

Then, starting on Black Friday, shoppers will have the opportunity for extended hours throughout the holiday season. Here’s what Target is planning: Wednesday, November 27: Regular store hours. Read More

Gift Transactions on Zelle Prompt Chase to Roll Out Gift Cards for ...

Think Amazon, where a consumer can purchase other retailer cards through their system, or via a digital gift card provider.” The digital gift card screen in the Chase mobile app. (Image credit: Chase) ... Read More

Consumer Reports has tips to protect your gift cards and ... - ABC7 News

Consumer Reports says beware, thieves have figured out ways to steal the money you put on gift cards. 24/7 Live San Francisco East Bay South Bay Peninsula North Bay Welcome, Mickey ... Read More

Consumer Reports: Are e-gift cards safe? - 6abc Philadelphia

Consumer Reports says always check the packaging of any gift card for physical tampering. Make sure the protective stickers or coating are intact. And never buy any card if its PIN is revealed. Read More

Why We Support Stronger Consumer Protections for Gift Cards

The Gift Card Accountability bill (HB 2095 and SB 5988) now moving through Olympia would strengthen consumer protections around gift cards by closing a 20-year-old loophole that lets businesses ... Read More