Gift Cards

How To Swap Your Unwanted Holiday Gift Cards

Wall Street Journal | Shelly Banjo | Posted 03.06.2009 | Business


Problem: You received a gift card for the holidays but don't ever shop at that store. Solution: Trade it in. At Web sites such as GiftCardRescue.com,...

What To Do With Gift Cards To Non-Green Stores?

Grist | Posted 02.22.2009 | Green


Dear Umbra, I received a gift card this holiday season from a friend to a company which I generally avoid due to its subpar eco-practices. Since my f...

Bankrupt Sharper Image No Longer Accepts Gift Cards

Consumerist | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Despite issuing a press release claiming that they will "continue to conduct business as usual," The Shaper Image has suspended redemption of all gift...

Retail Chill: Consumers Give Stores The Cold Shoulder

Los Angeles Times | Leslie Earnest, | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Consumer spending slowed to a crawl in January, with retail sales at major chains rising just 0.5% in what was by one measure the month's worst perfor...

8 Things You Need To Know About Gift Cards

Bankrate Via CNBC | Ellen Cannon | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


There's no denying the popularity of gift cards. You'll probably be getting or giving one this holiday season. As a last-minute gift, it's a no-braine...

Stocking Stuffers For The 21+ Plus Crowd: Booze Gift Cards

Crave | Caroline McCarthy | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Forget your run-of-the-mill Best Buy and Barnes & Noble gift cards. I know more than a few people who think a gift card that you could redeem for whis...

Healthcare Visa Gift Card Covers Co-Pays, Elective Surgery, Gym Memberships

Wall Street Journal | Kris Maher | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Wondering what to give your aunt this Christmas? How about paying for her next trip to the chiropractor? Pittsburgh health insurer Highmark Inc. is s...