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Shoppers buy gift cards for practicality, as some ditch the plastic altogether | jyu
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Shoppers buy gift cards for practicality, as some ditch the plastic altogether. December 15, 2008. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Published: Sunday, December 14, 2008 11:50 AM EST. Although researchers predict that gift cards will once again be the most popular holiday present this year, sales will be down from 2007 due largely in part to worries about retailers who are hinging on financial trouble. Kathy Catling, front-end manager of Boyer’s Food Store, Hazleton, typically handles gift card sales.
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Gift Card Buyers Seek a Personal Touch | jyu
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Gift Card Buyers Seek a Personal Touch. October 23, 2008. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Gift cards continue to gain favor as a practical gift-giving alternative. But to attract buyers, more retailers need to provide the option to personalize gift cards, according to a study to be released next week by the National Research Network. Maladra said personalization would require a better understanding of the target markets and what appeals to them. He added, “For instance, gift card providers coul...The Nat...
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December | 2008 | jyu
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Gift cards set to reward givers and receivers (restaurant news). December 17, 2008. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Nov 28, 2008). Amid less-than-jolly projections for holiday spending, restaurants are wrapping their gift cards with extra perks to tempt shoppers. The federation added in a survey released last month that nearly 11 percent of consumers said they would rather shop for bargain-priced merchandise. Higher-end chains are using a similar strategy. Ruth’s Chris Steak House said on its w...Others ...
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January | 2009 | jyu
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Despite Increased Popularity, Gift Card Spending to Drop. January 14, 2009. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. WASHINGTON, D.C — While more people than ever will be asking for gifts cards this holiday, shoppers’ price-conscious mentality will take a toll on the season’s most-requested present, according to new research from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Preliminary gift card research conducted for NRF by BIGresearch found that the main reason shoppers plan to buy fewer gift cards this holiday season...
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July | 2009 | jyu
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Governments Grab Unused Gift Cards. July 1, 2009. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. 1 comment so far. Some states faced with sinking tax collections and rising debt are going after unused gift cards that bolster their revenue. Since the recession began, states have been aggressively tapping so-called abandoned property — anything from gift cards to dormant bank accounts and safety-deposit boxes. About half the states collect unused gift cards after a period of two to five years. What happens to the unused ...
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August | 2007 | jyu
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Quality Time with Julian. August 4, 2007. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Spending consecutive two Friday nights with Funny and Julian since Funny has to babysit Julian. Used to be me and Funny’s sister quality time. It’s becoming me, Funny and Julian’s quality time. He is really in the fun stage to hang out…. Governments Grab Unused Gift Cards. Despite Increased Popularity, Gift Card Spending to Drop. Walmart Research Finds Women are Becoming More Practical With Gift Card Use This Holiday Season.
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Passed the qualifying exam! July 16, 2007. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Finally nailed that damn sucker! It’s about time to move on! Poor Jen and Funny! Have to be vegetarians for the next three months with me to thank God’s mercy for my passing. Wondering if Jen will eventually get me the iPhone for celebration…. Taiwan Version of American Idol. July 11, 2007. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. July 6, 2007. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. 1 comment so far. I told him that I will try to find out if I li...
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July | 2007 | jyu
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July 21, 2007. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Mark walked into the breakfast with his new iphone. I played with the phone all the way to the meeting and couldn’t let go. It’s such a cool phone. So jealous. Rain in Toronto the first day, but the weather was so nice the next day. Angela is such a funny girl. In her meeting notes, she said “Joan eats everything besides the last bite of her sanwiches and cookies,.A lot of girls actually do that! It’s generally a good trip for me since I never had the ...
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Gift cards set to reward givers and receivers (restaurant news) | jyu
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Gift cards set to reward givers and receivers (restaurant news). December 17, 2008. Posted by jyu in Uncategorized. Nov 28, 2008). Amid less-than-jolly projections for holiday spending, restaurants are wrapping their gift cards with extra perks to tempt shoppers. The federation added in a survey released last month that nearly 11 percent of consumers said they would rather shop for bargain-priced merchandise. Higher-end chains are using a similar strategy. Ruth’s Chris Steak House said on its w...Others ...
