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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

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

How to Check the Balance on Your Macy’s Gift Card

November 17, 2010 | Written by:

When the majority of us hear the name “Macy’s” we think of the famous Thanksgiving Day parade, but here are a few other interesting facts about Macy’s: The Macy’s logo – the star – is supposed to come from a tattoo that the founder, Rowland Macy, had done as a teenager while working as a … Read more