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(Washington, DC) Gift cards are still a popular choice this holiday shopping season.

The National Retail Federation says shoppers are expected to spend a record $28.8 billion on gift cards, with more than 80% of shoppers planning to buy at least one.

Around 60% of people surveyed say they’d like to get a gift card as a gift.