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BusinessWeek January 12, 2004 Gerry Khermouch	This Holiday Season, Shoppers Blinked Unlike last year, retailers held prices firm. It looks as though their strategy paid off.
The Motley Fool December 27, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Wal-Mart's Grinchy Glitch To the dismay of after Christmas shoppers, Wal-Mart has problems processing gift cards because of a glitch in a third-party verifier's system.
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BusinessWeek December 15, 2003 Robert Berner	Retailers vs. Buyers: Who Will Blink First? To avoid a cut-price Yuletide, stores have kept stocks low. But consumers await sales.
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The Motley Fool February 25, 2005 Rich Duprey	Penney Beats by a Nickel Retailer J.C. Penney reports rising profits as it begins the last year of a five-year turnaround plan.
InternetNews January 13, 2005 Clint Boulton	Retailers Mixing Up E-tailing Tactics Online retailers used new tactics to boost sales during the end of year holiday shopping season, according to the results of a mystery shopping study conducted by the e-tailing group.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Your Loved Ones' Money Down the Toilet Much of the money spent on gift cards is going to end up down the toilet. Remember to use yours.
The Motley Fool December 19, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Play Your Gift Cards Wisely Last-minute tips for buying and using gift cards.
BusinessWeek December 13, 2004 Nanette Byrnes	Playing The Discount Game Stores offering deep sales after Thanksgiving did well. But will promotions translate into profits? The biggest shopping days of 2004 are yet to come, leaving lots of hunting and gathering to be done before it becomes clear who this holiday's winners and losers will be.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Christmas Comes Early Keeping an eye on the bottom line when you venture out for holiday shopping might help keep each purchase in perspective. In the meantime, resist the urge to start celebrating Christmas before Halloween.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Gift Cards? No Thanks! Some retailers still charge for the privilege of holding your money. The most successful retailers for the future will likely be the ones who regard their customers as kings and queens, instead of inconveniences.
BusinessWeek January 15, 2007 Elizabeth Woyke	Someone's Been Using My Gift Card Gift cards are more popular than ever, but more tales of fraud are making the rounds.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2004 Seth Jayson	Santa Skipping Wal-Mart? So the retailer's sales are down. There are plenty of other reasons for investors to be of good cheer.
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The Motley Fool January 4, 2007 Rich Duprey	Spring Is in the Air at American Eagle Same-store sales surpass expectations as a spring clothing line takes center stage. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2007 Mac Greer	Fool Video: Apple, Best Buy, and Good Buys for the Holidays According to a report, holiday spending is expected to increase 3.7%. What does that mean for investors?
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The Motley Fool December 20, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Where the Toys "R" Is the ubiquitous toy retailer Toys "R" Us gearing up for its final goodbye? Folks buying the stock these days are more than happy to see a sale go through.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Gift Card Accounting Scuffle As long as companies are waiting to recognize revenue until a gift card is either redeemed or expired, the overall benefits of issuing gift cards outweigh the risks, for companies and investors alike.
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InternetNews December 31, 2003	Early Online Shopping Numbers Show Big Gains The 2003 holiday shopping season proved to be a boon for online retailers with shoppers spending $13 billion just between Nov. 1 and Dec. 12 alone.
The Motley Fool December 9, 2006 Elizabeth Brokamp	Gift Cards Exposed Ever read the fine print on gift cards? You should. Here's what you need to look for in the fine print: 1. Use it or lose it?... 2. Can it be used for an online purchase?... etc.
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The Motley Fool January 4, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Get Cash for Dud Gift Cards The fine holiday tradition of returns goes high tech. Here's how to unload unwanted plastic. Log onto CertificateSwap.com, Cardavenue.com, or SwapAGift.com and see whether they have something that's a better fit.
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The Motley Fool December 20, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Holiday Credit Card Pile-Up Some of us don't expect to pay our bills off until spring -- or later. Holiday bargains don't look so cheap when they're charged to a credit card, do they?
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