Industry Profiles

A Win-Win Situation
Now two greeting card competitions recognize stellar design and artistry. This past Spring, the stationery community was gifted to have not just one,... READ MORE »

Congress Returns for a Critical Fall Work Period
Real reform is possible, but challenges persist. Congress returns this month for the first of two critical work periods. Major issues including massi... READ MORE »

The Ultimate Resource
Across its many brands, Design Group Americas delivers stellar style that resonates. Design Group Americas has many familiar, storied brands that shi... READ MORE »

Growing Inspiration
Life these days can be quite a lot. To renew, reset and refresh, look no further than the natural world outside our windows. Butterflies and winged cr... READ MORE »

P.S. The Future’s So Bright
As herd immunity becomes attainable, plans that have been delayed are more important than ever to put to paper. From Isa Salazar, Annuals Pocket Jo... READ MORE »

Winter Show Finds
Stuck on You As affordable as they are accessible, stickers were already poised to slay the stationery market pre-pandemic. In the ensuing months, th... READ MORE »

Noted Lookbook
The Dream Team The third incarnation of *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo returns virtually May 20-21. Programming includes the ever-popular pitch progr... READ MORE »

As USPS founders, Congress treads water
Significant reform is on the horizon, but hasn’t yet actually begun. By George White, president, Greeting Card Association, and Rafe Morrissey, vic... READ MORE »
Paper Source files for bankruptcy
Card and gift retailer Paper Source has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a plan to sell itself and close at least 11 stores, reports Retail Div... READ MORE »

10 Designers to Watch in 2021
This year, Stationery Trends takes a look at 10 designers who have stood out as stationery stars in 2021. Alexa Pulitzer Janine Kwoh Tiffany Mc... READ MORE »