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Why consumers and retailers alike love gift cards

by Leila Goldstein
Dec 24, 2018
There’s even something in there for the government.
That wall of different gift cards hanging on hooks at the end of a drugstore or grocery story aisle actually has a name: the gift card mall.
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Don't buy new college students "Oh, the Places You'll Go"

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Aug 11, 2017
You can do better.
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Used wrapping paper not much of a gift to the recycling market

by Marketplace Contributor
Dec 26, 2016
It can be more trouble than it's worth.
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Drugstores try to cure last-minute shopping angst

by Reema Khrais
Dec 23, 2016
Rite Aid is trying to fill more than the medicine aisles this season.
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Department store gift wrapping is a thing of the past

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 15, 2016
Many department stores no longer offer free gift wrapping services because it isn't cost effective.
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For holiday shopping, try the airport

by Kai Ryssdal and Cerise Castle
Dec 13, 2016
If you're doing last minute shopping, this is the perfect solution.
 
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For the perfect holiday gifts, check the trend forecast

by Molly Wood
Nov 23, 2016
Some gifts are worth waiting in line. Some gifts are not.
General atmosphere shot at the Holiday Tree Lighting at The Village at Westfield Topanga on November 19, 2016 in Woodland Hills, California.
Brian Gove/Getty Images for Westfield Topanga
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The Conversation: Wedding bells and wedding gifts

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
May 27, 2016
What kinds of gifts have you requested of others?
What kinds of gifts did you ask for or register for?
Kristofor Husted
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By The Numbers

Saving Wikipedia, one cup of coffee at a time

by Marketplace Staff
Dec 28, 2015
Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Monday.
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What do you buy for an anniversary?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jul 2, 2015
Who is making money of our emotions?
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