California has expanded its gift card “cash-out” law, now requiring businesses to provide cash refunds for gift card balances under $15—the highest threshold in the nation—effective April 1, 2026.

Since January 1, 2008, California law has required retailers to redeem remaining gift card balances of less than $10 for cash when a consumer requests it. This threshold recently changed. Effective ...

Also referred to as “Home Alone Christmas,” in reference to the sumptuous style of the family home in the iconic holiday film, the trend has less to do with actual Ralph Lauren products and more to do ...

The Blue Diamond store in midtown, a local staple for gift baskets, snacks and stocking stuffers, will close in April, according to a company official. The gift shop and visitors center opened 42 ...

Only a wall stood between Jennifer Pomp and her desire to have a larger business. So on Dec. 26 of last year, Pomp enlisted some helpers to knock that wall down and launched an expansion project at ...

The Blue Diamond gift shop will have its final day of operation Friday, a company spokesperson confirmed. Located at 1701 C Street, the 42-year-old business is shutting its doors as parts of the Blue ...