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Gift Cards You Loved in August – Guess Who’s #1?

September 8, 2011 | Written by:

Gift Cards You Loved in August – Guess Who’s #1? After three consecutive months at spot #4, Target took first place finish in revenue as Plastic Jungle’s best-selling discounted gift card in August 2011. Before we get to the usual suspects on the list, let’s talk about some honorary mentions. Pottery Barn had a strong … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in July

August 11, 2011 | Written by:

What were we buying in July? Plastic Jungle’s top 10 list is here! While there weren’t any big retail holidays last month (does National Ice Cream Month count?!), the warm summer weather likely drove shoppers outside, strolling stores and buying items for fun summer activities. Many of the usual favorite gift cards made their appearance … Read more

Off to College? Deck Out Your Dream Dorm!

August 10, 2011 | Written by:

Going to college is an exciting time… You leave the nest, meet lifetime friends, explore new surroundings and – if living in the dorms, you get to cram all your stuff into a tiny little room. Here are some ideas to maximize space and be the cool kid on campus! And with Plastic Jungle’s help, … Read more

Forget the S’mores – Try This New Campfire Recipe!

August 2, 2011 | Written by:

Enjoy summer camping and S’mores with a twist using discounted gift cards from Plastic Jungle Nothing is more traditional than S’mores during a summer camping trip, but it’s fun to mix it up and try something new. Our family recently discovered “Pole Pies” and I just had to share this fantastic campfire recipe with our Junglers! … Read more

Business Owners: Using PJ Gift Cards to Increase Profit Margins

July 25, 2011 | Written by:

Plastic Jungle can help small businesses to instantly increase their profit margins! Owning your own business can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling. You get to be your own boss, make your own hours and make money doing something you’re passionate about. There are also risks and challenges involved as well. You might be the CEO … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in June!

July 15, 2011 | Written by:

What gift cards topped your shopping list in June? Surprisingly, almost the exact same ones, in the same order as last month – but with a little twist. Home improvement giants continued to top the list, with Home Depot and Lowe’s ranked at #1 and #2. The secret is out – builders, subcontractors and professional … Read more

A Job Well Done – Employees Prefer Gift Cards

July 7, 2011 | Written by:

Forget personalized coffee mugs, engraved plaques and fruit-of-the-month incentives. Other than cold hard cash, gift cards consistently rank as a popular Employee Recognition gift. With increasingly diverse workforces, it’s nearly impossible to please everyone. Some employees might appreciate that nice bottle of cabernet, whereas others might be coveting that motivational poster or desk plant to … Read more

Plastic Jungle’s Notification Feature Puts You in Control of the Discounts

June 16, 2011 | Written by:

  Greetings, Junglers! Fellow-Jungler Marcy here to share gift card discounts and how to pay less than face value on most anything. One of the best ways you can put Plastic Jungle discounts to work for you is by taking 10 minutes to set up Notifications. What are Notifications? A personalized email from Plastic Jungle … Read more

Top 10 Gift Cards You Loved in May 2011

June 15, 2011 | Written by:

What gift cards topped your shopping list last month? After being cooped up for a long winter, shoppers were ready to get some fresh air and visit their favorite big-box retail stores. Nearly all of the gift cards in the Top 10 were to superstore chains. And with Cinco de May, Mother’s Day and Memorial … Read more

Plastic Jungle Reports Exponential Surge in Holiday Business and Consumer Trends Toward Electronic Payouts

January 20, 2011 | Written by:

Secondary Gift Card Economy Sees Significant Growth in 2010 Plastic Jungle Reports Exponential Surge in Holiday Business and Consumer Trends Toward Electronic Payouts SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – January 20, 2011) – New data released today reveals that as the gift card economy continues to grow, consumers are increasingly looking to buy and sell previously-issued gift … Read more