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After 12 years in business, Arepa Zone says a delayed College Park expansion, rising construction costs, and a soft economy have strained finances. The restaurant is asking customers to support via the Arepa Zone app or order.arepazone.com by purchasing gift cards or adding store credit to boost cash flow and help them recover.
Google unveils the Pixel 11 family and Pixel Watch 5, with preorder promotions offering gift cards up to $350 (and up to $250 with the Watch when bought together). Promotions run through August 27, 2026, and shipments begin August 20, 2026. The lineup includes the base Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, priced from $899 to $1,899, plus a 41mm/45mm Pixel Watch 5. All devices use Google's Tensor G6 processor, feature upgraded cameras, Magic Capture video stitching, and Qi2 wireless charging, with carrier trade-in deals also highlighted.
Chinese-organized crime rings are using stolen credit cards with tap-to-pay to buy gift cards at retailers, then laundering the value or reselling high-value goods abroad; the schemes span multiple stores, rely on digital wallets and app exploits, and are aided by social engineering and online marketplaces. Law enforcement’s Project Red Hook and a pending Combating Organized Retail Crime Act aim to tighten information sharing and curb these digital retail crimes.
Crunchyroll announced that its online store will become exclusive to Mega and Ultimate Fan tiers in August, with current orders still processing, some items marked final sale, refunds limited to damaged/defective products, and gift cards accepted through August 14. The revamped store will feature curated drops and Crunchyroll-exclusive merch, plus a Summer Sale. This follows earlier price hikes for all subscription tiers and related corporate moves (Right Stuf integration and layoffs).
Valve will no longer restock physical Steam Gift Cards, with stock in retailers expected to run out by the end of 2026 due to ongoing gift-card scams. Steam Digital Gift Cards will continue to be offered, and existing physical cards can be redeemed where permitted by local laws. Valve says it has worked with retailers and law enforcement to counter scams, but acknowledges that scammers will continue to adapt. The move follows other recent actions to curb abuse, including a PayPal-era fiasco and anticipated steps regarding future Steam hardware.
Valve will stop selling physical Steam gift cards in stores by the end of 2026 due to ongoing gift-card scams; existing gift cards remain usable on Steam, and digital gift cards will continue to be sold. The move follows warnings from regulators and law enforcement, with Valve noting scammers have adapted to the scheme.
Valve is winding down the production of Steam’s physical retail gift cards due to scammers exploiting PINs and laundering funds; existing cards can still be redeemed, but stock is expected to be depleted by the end of 2026, effectively ending Valve’s last major brick-and-mortar link to Steam, while digital gift cards or prepaid options remain available.
Valve will discontinue physical Steam gift cards, with current stock not being replenished and expected to run out by the end of 2026. Digital Steam gift cards will remain available and will be the only option after that date. Existing physical cards can still be used for now, but the move comes after scammers repeatedly exploited physical cards despite Valve’s anti-scam efforts with retailers and law enforcement.
A roundup of 34 Mother's Day deals across restaurants and retailers, featuring freebies, BOGO offers and gift-card bonuses; deals run on or around Mother's Day with varying dates and participation, so readers should check terms and store-specific fine print.
Costco members can now sign in to T-Mobile online via Costco to access perks like waiving the $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC On Us), Costco gift cards for upgrades and new lines, and stacked rebates (including a $400 BYOD rebate with Keep & Switch). Additional offers include $75 gift cards for new lines, up to $150 for new phone activations, and various other gift-card promos for wearables or home internet. The online flow is live now through a Costco landing page, but there’s no Sam’s Club equivalent yet.
Samsung announced the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, with preorders open ahead of a March 11 launch. Prices start at $899.99 for the S26, $1,099.99 for the S26 Plus, and $1,299.99 for the S26 Ultra (256GB base on the Ultra). Retailer promos vary: Amazon and Best Buy offer gift cards or discounts (up to $200 on Ultra; $100–$200 on other models depending on storage), Samsung is also offering preorder credits, and major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) are running bill-credit promos including free devices with trade-ins. The S26 family features a privacy display on the Ultra, AI features via Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Gemini, and larger batteries across the lineup (6.3–6.9-inch displays; 4,000–5,000mAh). Preorders are available from Samsung, Amazon, and Best Buy.
Saks Global has filed for Chapter 11 and will shutter most of its discount stores (Saks Off Fifth and Last Call), leaving a minority of Off Fifth locations open as it refocuses on core luxury brands. Liquidation sales begin Jan 31; the Saks Off 5th website will close, while 41 Saks and 36 Neiman Marcus/ Bergdorf Goodman stores and their e-commerce will continue. Gift cards can be used through Feb 14, returns/exchanges for purchases before Jan 31, and store-credit redemptions until March 1. The moves aim to cut debt and reset leases after a debt-fueled acquisition.
Google Play has launched a new digital gift card shop, allowing users to send gift cards for various brands like Disney, Adidas, and AMC directly through the app, making gifting more convenient within the platform.
Giant Eagle held a successful promotion allowing customers to exchange pennies for double value gift cards due to a nationwide penny shortage caused by changes in U.S. coin policies, receiving over 100 million pennies during the event.
Giant Eagle held a 'Penny Exchange Day' where customers exchanged over 100 million pennies for gift cards, addressing the coin shortage caused by the U.S. Treasury phasing out penny production, and distributing more than $2 million in gift cards.