Meijer, Nintendo Reunite for a 'Wiik' - In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription)


Meijer, Nintendo Reunite for a 'Wiik'
In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription), IL - 1 hour ago


A corresponding "Nintendo Week" sweeps awarded 10 grand-prize Wii consoles and 10 first-prize DS Lite systems and $100 store gift cards.

National Retail Federation Sees Gloomy Christmas - Wall Street Journal Blogs


Boston Globe

National Retail Federation Sees Gloomy Christmas
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 6 hours ago


It’s also likely that spending on gift cards, which have seen spikes in sales in recent holiday seasons, will take a hit this year, Mr. Krugman says.
Video: Forecast: No Holiday Cheer for Retailers AssociatedPress

Retail group forecasts anemic 2.2% rise in holiday sales Dallas Morning News
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Des Moines store employee charged in theft of cash, gift cards - DesMoinesRegister.com


Des Moines store employee charged in theft of cash, gift cards
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Sep 22, 2008


Police said she is accused of taking $410 in cash and gift cards worth $250. Adair has been under investigation by the store's loss prevention department

This holiday, gift cards may go toward gas, food - Reuters UK


Earthtimes (press release)


Gift cards have exploded in popularity in the recent few years, and retailers typically count on customers coming back into their stores quickly after the
Archstone Consulting Releases 2008 Holiday Gift Card Survey MarketWatch
Gift Card Sales Down for Holiday ’08, Study Predicts Footwear News
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Readers share a wealth of frugal tips - Minneapolis Star Tribune


Readers share a wealth of frugal tips
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 1 hour ago


Lee Havemeier of Rosemount always buys gift cards on eBay for stores he frequents, including Cabela's, Home Depot and Target. He figures he saves about 10

Consumer Groups Complain About Bankrupt Gift Card Issuers - Graphic Arts Online (press release)


Consumer Groups Complain About Bankrupt Gift Card Issuers
Graphic Arts Online (press release), IL - 21 hours ago


Gift cards shouldn’t be the gift that stops giving when retailers go bankrupt,” said Michelle Jun, senior attorney for Consumers Union.


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