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Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021
Gift card breakage revenue recognition period	1 year
Earned Points Expiration Period For Inactivity	6 months
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Earned rewards, expiration period	1 month
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Earned rewards, expiration period	2 months

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Gift card breakage revenue recognition period

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