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

FAIRFIELD, Conn., 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. They give consumers greater freedom and satisfaction. That's what makes them so appealing to people," said Eugenia Tzoannopoulos, Regional Developer of Massage Envy Spa of the Connecticut Region (Connecticut, Westchester County, NY, and Rhode Island). "A gift card from Massage Envy Spa offers that same freedom. Experienced and professional massage therapists have the ability to customize each experience to the guest's specific needs. Additionally, our Healthy Skin Murad® Facials as well as Murad® skin care products are just more options on how to use a Massage Envy Spa Gift Card."

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 or facial experience makes the perfect gift and local Massage Envy Spa wellness experts can recommend the perfect gift card package. Massage Envy Spa locations across Connecticut, Westchester County in New York and Rhode Island are currently offering special gift card promotions this holiday season. Details available and offer valid in store only.

For information and to find a Massage Envy Spa location in your area, visit: http://www.massageenvy.com/regions/CT/Connecticut.aspx

For information on 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.

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