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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

Back To School Deals Happening NOW!

August 5, 2011 | Written by:

Check out these sizzling Back-To-School promotions happening NOW! And when you stack them with discounted gift cards from Plastic Jungle, you can really maximize your back-to-school budget! BARNES & NOBLE Back to School Sweepstakes – win a $1000 Barnes & Noble giftcard! If you’re 18 years or older and a college student, you could win one … 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

Go Green and Save Green with eCODEs!

July 1, 2011 | Written by:

Money grows on trees here at Plastic Jungle, and that’s especially the case when you pair eCODEs with in-store and online discounts.   We love eCODEs (electronic gift cards) because they can be used just like a regular gift card. The difference? No waiting for the postman! And no plastic card, no paper envelope, no packaging … 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