Retail coffee specialist Starbucks hit the jackpot with its new gift card, issuing more than 2.3 million cards between the holidays. Starbucks also reported that despite the lousy economy, its holiday sales were up 22%, as consumers continue to shell out $3 or more for a cup of fancy Joe. The Starbucks Card was launched the week after Thanksgiving and is available in any monetary denomination from $5 to $500. The cards are available for purchase and can be reloaded via Starbuck’s physical locations, toll-free phone call or online at the Starbucks Web site.For more information: 1-800-STARBUC or http://www.starbucks.com.