The digital age was supposed to destroy the movie theater business. Why drive to a multiplex and stand in line to buy four $9 tickets when it’s easier, and perhaps cheaper, to buy a $29 DVD and watch it at home. The DVD is the gift that keeps on giving because it can be watched endlessly if a consumer is so inclined. Continue reading Movie ticket sales surpass DVD revenue Movie ticket sales surpass DVD revenue originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:05:00. Filed Under: Technology , Netflix , Amazon.com Inc. Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Filed under: American Express In what could become a trend-setting move, American Express (AXP) announced Wednesday that it will eliminate all monthly fees on its gift cards. Prior to this decision, gift card holders were charged $2 per month after the first 12 months of use. American Express gift card users will still have to pay purchase charges of between $2.95 and $6.95, as well as transaction fees each time their cards are swiped. Other gift card issuers may follow American Express’s lead, but even if they don’t do so voluntarily, by of August 2010, they won’t have a choice. The Credit Card Act of 2009 limits banks and retailers from charging inactivity or service fees unless a card has been dormant for at least 12 months. The law also mandates that cards can’t expire until five years after their purchase date. Congress is thinking of moving the full implementation of the law to December 1. So American Express is just moving to make the changes in time for the holiday shopping season. I expect others will quickly follow suit. Continue reading As American Express cuts gift card fees, will other firms follow? As American Express cuts gift card fees, will other firms follow? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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