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Consumers lose $3 billion a year in unspent gift cards, with starbucks itself having $140 million in unused gift cards.

Jul 1, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Consumers lose $3 billion a year in unspent gift cards, with starbucks itself having $140 million in unused gift cards.

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