"While an estimated $18 billion has already been added to sales from
consumers ' gift card redemptions, it's important to note that consumers are
likely still holding on to another $9 billion of unredeemed value on their
cards," said Tara Weiner, Vice Chairman and National Managing Partner of the
Consumer Business Industries practice at Deloitte + Touche USA LLP.3 percentage points or less for adults and 4.
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devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused
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This year's 3.2 cards had a
total face value of $142. The
subsidiaries of the U.
SINA U. Make Money. Games like Bejeweled, Diner Dash, Bookworm and Chuzzle
collectively consume more than 3 billion hours of women's leisure time per
year, according to PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual
games.
Part of the appeal of casual games to women may lie in the potential
health benefits these games can provide.

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This figure is up from last year's survey, which found
that 2. Nearly three-quarters (74 percent)
of these cards have already been fully or partially redeemed.
"So what's the deal on cards this holiday season? A gift card is the gift
that keeps giving, especially for retailers," says Weiner.S.com,
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Other findings from the survey include:
* 80 percent of adults received at least one gift card to a store such as
an apparel or food store
* 33 percent received at least one to a restaurant/fast food establishment
* 14 percent received at least one gift card to a mall or shopping center
* 10 percent received at least one card that could be used at a variety of
stores/establishments (e.g. The survey was conducted between January
28 and February 3, 2005. They include all prepaid retail cards, except phone cards.
"Casual games are a great way to take a break, relax for a little while
and de -stress after a long day," says Michele Lewis, a mother of four who
home-schools her children while holding down two jobs.

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Additionally,
that $13 billion encompasses only the gift cards from the 2004 holiday season.

THE KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS: GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
An additional important finding is that consumers favor gift cards for
other holidays or celebrations beyond the traditional year end gift-giving
period.

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The unused cards, once
redeemed, therefore have the potential to add another $13 billion or more to
retail sales, based on the buying trends discerned from this survey. More than three out of five males (61
percent) and 71 percent of females were interested in a Valentine's Day gift
card. member firm are among the nation's leading
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NEW YORK, It was a very good holiday season for
gift cards. "The 'gift'
aspect of the card may mean that consumers are more willing to treat
themselves to new full-priced merchandise. "People continue to focus more
on 'the art of living,' rather than 'the art of consuming,'" says Weiner. "The cards are not
only extending the important holiday season into January, they're becoming
popular as a year-round gift choice.

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9 cards that consumers told us they are still holding from prior
holidays are added in, the benefit to retailers would be even higher. In short, gift cards are here to stay. Each
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Among adults who purchased apparel with their
cards, 70 percent bought at least some full-priced merchandise with their
cards. More than half, 54 percent, of their
cards were redeemed during the last week of December, compared to only 35
percent for adults. With access to the deep intellectual capital of 120,000 people
worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas -- audit,
tax , consulting, and financial advisory services - and serves more than one-
half of the world's largest companies, as well as large national enterprises,
public institutions, locally important clients , and successful, fast-growing
global growth companies.S.
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(usually around $20), yet provide many more hours of entertainment -- and even
relaxation -- than the traditional "hardcore" games many women steer clear of.

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For adults, the highest dollar amount received was nearly $78 for a bank
card such as an American Express card, while the lowest was $32 for a
restaurant or fast food establishment. Of the cards that were fully or partially redeemed,
59 percent were redeemed in January , while 35 percent of the cards were
redeemed during the last week of December. Nearly two-thirds , 66 percent, of adults said they would like to
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And as a further boost to retailers, many consumers are buying full-price
merchandise with their cards. Unused
cards represent a significant opportunity for retailers. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche
Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms
do not provide services in all four professional areas.com,
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According to the second annual Post-Holiday Gift Card Survey
commissioned by Deloitte + Touche USA LLP, the number of gift cards received
per adult increased more than 20 percent over last year, the redemptions of
those cards have likely boosted retail sales by an estimated $18 billion, and
consumers are interested in receiving cards for more occasions than just the
year end holidays. Of the 7 million monthly visitors to http://www.yahoo.

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JANUARY'S ACE: GIFT CARD REDEMPTIONS
Strong gift card redemptions in January likely gave an important lift to
retail sales that month. The survey results indicate that 37
percent of the gift cards received during the holidays remain unused.
Deloitte + Touche 's analysis of its consumer surveys over the last two
years has identified a discernable shift in preferences for "experience gifts"
as a result of consumers being time-pressed.8 cards during the holiday period. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus
1.
As a Swiss Verein (association ), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any
of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or omissions. Known
as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are
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GETTING CONSUMERS TO SHOW THEIR CARDS
Some consumers are holding on to their cards, having simply forgotten
about them , given that the holiday period has passed.
For those consumers who had already redeemed their cards, a majority (62
percent) spent more than the face value of the card. Further, by the end of the survey period, 76 percent of
teens' cards were partially or fully redeemed vs.
A whopping 82 percent of teens would like to receive a gift card for
Valentine's Day.S.

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If the 1. Retailers, as a result, are
rewarded with higher profit margins from the sale of full-price merchandise . "As mentioned in our
November Pre-Holiday Survey, retailers will be well served by launching gift
card redemption campaigns, as they are unable to report the sale until the
card is redeemed," said Weiner."

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2 gift cards during the holiday
season just ended. On average, for those consumers
who only partially redeemed their cards, they spent 60 percent of the value
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More importantly , 61 percent of all gift cards received by adults in this
latest survey had been fully or partially redeemed by the end of January.
"These apparel results suggest that many consumers are willing to buy
full-priced merchandise with their cards," said Tara Weiner. 61 percent for adults.5 percentage points or less for
teens., Deloitte + Touche USA LLP is the member firm of Deloitte
Touche Tohmatsu , and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte +
Touche USA LLP (Deloitte + Touche LLP , Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Tax
LLP, and their subsidiaries) and not by Deloitte + Touche USA LLP.
Under this executed marketing agreement, SINA U.games.

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If consumers continue to spend those unredeemed cards in a similar fashion
as they did in December and that is, some consumers purchase more
than the face value of their cards -- then these unredeemed gift cards have
the potential to add as much as $13 billion to retail sales.
"Thus, Valentine's Day represents the chance to give the gift of time by
adding a gift card for a trip to a restaurant, spa or weekend getaway , in
addition to that box of chocolates."

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5 gift cards were received as presents. Bank cards were the type most likely
to have been used by the end of January. On average, 57 percent of adults' total apparel purchase using the
card was for full-price merchandise.
Note: As used in this survey, the term gift card is synonymous with gift
certificate.
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