Store closings of a chain usually won't affect their gift cards, but can make redeeming them much more difficult for many people - that alone can be a dealbreaker for the purchaser / very upsetting to the recipient.
Only a few of the chains listed in the email are in / going to file bankruptcy - in those instances, the gift cards could become worth less or even worthless.
Personally, I've long avoided giving gift cards - and instead, when I don't know what to give someone, I give them cash - they can spend it where they want and never have to worry about it expiring, etc.
Ron
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