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Inflation: Just Around the Corner?
11/18/2009|Web Exclusive
We break down how you can prepare if the economy is smacked with inflation.
Don't Get Burnt By a Gift Card
11/17/2009|Web Exclusive
Bryan Cave's Judith Rinearson breaks down the rules and regulations surrounding everyone's last minute gift.
We break down whether October's numbers are a sign of the return of the retailer.
The Man Behind Subway's $5 Footlong
11/13/2009|FOX Business
Subway Franchise Owner Stuart Frankel on the success of the $5 foot-long campaign.
For Retailers, It's Sink or Swim
11/10/2009|Web Exclusive
We break down what your favorite retailers are doing to have a successful holiday
Slim Sales Expected for Gift Card Sales
10/21/2009|Web Exclusive
Todd Lavieri of Archstone Consulting on the possibility of weak holiday sales.
Outlook for Holiday Retail Sales
10/15/2009|FOX Business
Branding expert Laura Ries on the possible holiday sales winners and losers.
How Much Will YOU Spend This Holiday Season?
09/30/2009|FOX Business
The Nielsen Company's James Russo on holiday sales expectations.
Eric Bolling breaks down President Obama's speech, today's hottest stocks and GM's new campaign.
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Gift-card Fees Keep On Giving -- To Card Issuers
| MarketWatch| Markets
dates for gift certificates, store gift cards and general-use pre-paid cards ..... ones if you are planning to give gift cards and certificates this year. The ..... Americans spent $88.4 billion on gift cards last year, but left $6.4 billion
Story|11/18/2009
Early Black Friday Deals Lucrative As Ever
| IDG.net| Personal Finance
a little bit off the price of MacBooks in a 96-hour sale, going on now. And this week, Amazon is giving out $50 gift cards when you purchase a Wii and Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board for $300. In stores, Wal-Mart is leading the early Black
Story|11/18/2009
How to re-energize your weary workforce
| IDG.net| Personal Finance
good. "The payoff is well beyond what the cost is," he says. Either way, don't worry if you're not passing out gift cards in lavish amounts. Like Rosen, author Bob Nelson says these programs work well not because workers are getting extra
Story|11/17/2009
Wal-Mart: Take This Deal, and Get $100 for Free
| FOXBusiness| Personal Finance
stuff and insane bargains. Attention Wal-Mart shoppers: get Smart. This week, the retail giant is offering $100 gift cards to shoppers who opt for one of their weekly specials, which could also help you stay connected. And, starting Tuesday
Story|11/16/2009
Fed Proposes Limits On Fees On Gift Cards
| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets
proposing limits on fees and expiration dates on retail gift cards , the Fed announced Monday. The rules would limit fees for not using the card and would require that gift cards expire no earlier than five years. "The rules would
Story|11/16/2009
Fed issues rules restricting gift card fees, expiration
| CreditCards.com| Personal Finance
expiration dates and other key features of gift cards . "The rules would protect consumers ..... dates connected to many of these gift cards ," said Michelle Jun, a staff attorney ..... Internet or by telephone." Many of the gift cards currently on the market have packaging
Story|11/16/2009
Problems With the Gift Most Want, But Few Understand
| FOXBusiness| Personal Finance
s critical to understand that all gift cards are not alike. The biggest differences are ..... Federation [NRF] points out that gift cards from “most national retailers do not ..... particular store. Bank-issued gift cards are accepted virtually anywhere. However
Story|11/09/2009
Report: AmEx to Cut Fees on Gift Cards
FOXBusiness| Markets
Wednesday that it would no longer levy monthly fees on gift cards , according to reports. The move comes ahead of legislation ..... cost, such as less expensive manufacturing costs for gift cards , as impetus for the change, according to a report in
Story|09/30/2009
Al Lewis: A Drive-By Education Doesn't Come Cheap
| FOXBusiness| Markets
fee, the complaint said. The complaint alleges that admissions counselors are merely telemarketers, rewarded with gift cards , parties and exotic vacations, to get people to sign loan documents. The sales culture is so competitive that one
Story|05/29/2009
| FOXBusiness| Markets
E-Gifts For mothers who email, many vendors offer gift cards that can be delivered via email, allowing you to really ..... within two hours via email. Amazon.com will also send gift cards via email and Wal-Mart (WMT) and Target (TGT) will
Story|05/08/2009