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

COMMACK, N.Y., 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. Why? They're simple, versatile and offer more options than a traditional gift. There is a gift card out there for everyone on your list.

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"It's hard to go wrong with a gift card. People are looking for satisfaction in their gifts and there's nothing more satisfying than freedom," said Elyse Pederson, Regional Developer of Massage Envy Spa Long Island. "A gift card for massage therapy offers that freedom because every experience can be customized to fit the needs of each individual guest."

Consumers can give the gift of rest, relaxation, health and wellness this holiday season with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa. A customizable massage experience makes the perfect gift and local Massage Envy Spa wellness experts can recommend the perfect gift card package. Massage Envy Spa locations on Long Island are currently offering special gift card promotions this holiday season. Details available and offer valid in store only.

For more information and to find a Massage Envy Spa location in your area, please visit: http://www.massageenvy.com/regions/NY/New-York.aspx

For more information regarding Massage Envy Spa gift cards, please 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.

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