Gift Cards Top Holiday Wish Lists

87 percent of consumers intend to buy gift cards this season

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Dec 11, 2013, 10:00 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gift cards are expected to be one of the most popular items purchased this holiday season. According to the National Retail Foundation, 81 percent of US consumers intend to buy at least one gift card in preparation for the season of giving. The same research also found that 87 percent of those consumers are likely to purchase two or more. They're simple, versatile and offer more options than a traditional gift.

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"A customizable gift is ideal for the holidays. Experienced and professional Massage Therapists and Estheticians can customize an experience to meet every guest's needs," said Eric Barton, Regional Developer of Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia Massage Envy Spas. "Rest and relaxation is the perfect gift to give this season and a gift card for Massage Therapy is the way to do just that."

Consumers can give the gift of rest, relaxation, health and wellness this holiday season with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa. All 34 locations in the region are currently offering a holiday special. Guests who buy three Massage Envy Spa gift cards ($75 dollars or more) will receive a free one–hour massage session at the purchased location. Offer not valid online, expires December 24.

To find a Massage Envy Spa location in your area visit:
http://www.massageenvy.com/regions/DC/Washington-D-C.aspx

For information regarding Massage Envy Spa gift cards visit:
https://www.massageenvy.com/gift-cards.aspx

About Massage Envy Spa
Massage Envy Spa, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a national franchisor, and through its franchised locations, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national franchise is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage and spa services to members and guests with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy Spa has more than 920 franchise locations in 48 states and 1.4 million members. Through its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, Massage Envy Spa has raised more than $2 million in three, one-day Healing Hands for Arthritis events. The company was recently ranked #88 in Franchise Time's Top 200, #81 in Entrepreneur's 2013 Franchise 500 and #29 in its Fastest Growing Franchise rankings. Massage Envy Spa is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and was named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise. For more information, visit MassageEnvy.com.

SOURCE Massage Envy