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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

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

Check out These Plastic Jungle Staff Picks – Our Favorite Deals

July 19, 2011 | Written by:

Everyone loves to save moolah, even the staff at Plastic Jungle! Just like you, we scour the site for the latest deals, sign up for notifications with our favorite merchants and get creative with promo codes and coupons. Want the inside track from company insiders? I chatted with a few Plastic Jungle employees from different … 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

Inside Scoop: How to save 24% on Pet Supplies NOW!

June 20, 2011 | Written by:

Did you know that in 2010, $48.35 billion was spent on our pets in the U.S. That’s a lot of kibbles and bits! Let Plastic Jungle throw you a bone. When you buy our discounted gift cards AND combine them with store coupons, we are talking serious savings. That’s especially true right now with PetSmart … 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

Top Ten Gift Cards You Loved in January 2011

February 21, 2011 | Written by:

Find out the top 10 gift cards you loved on Plastic Jungle in January 2011, and get up-to-date on how frequently PayPal is accepted as payment at favorite online retail stores.

How Nonprofits Can Cash In On Unused Gift Cards

November 2, 2009 | Written by:

Written by John Haydon It’s no secret that fundraising for a nonprofit in today’s economy is hard work. Donations from corporations, major gifts and private grants have all shrunk. Fundraising with social media is uncharted territory where best practices are in their infancy. However, a recent partnership between givezooks and Plastic Jungle allows non-profits access … Read more