Industry Profiles

22 Tips for Holiday 2020
Card and gift stores share what succeeded in ‘19 — and their 2020 plans. Not so long ago, a retailer could forecast the basic framework of an upc... READ MORE »
Making a Difference
CARDTHARTIC: a true partner to retailers {Sponsored} Back in April, when the whole nation was sheltering in place, a consumer placed an $822 order fo... READ MORE »

UnBound at BookExpo
Got a bookish clientele? Then you’ll love this carefully curated experience! Originally slated to run May 27 through May 29, BookExpo is the publis... READ MORE »

Noted Lookbook: Faded Denim
Noted Lookbook: Faded Denim features washed out blue hues that are as comfortable — and comforting — as a favorite pair of jeans. KB Paperie. ... READ MORE »
Papyrus closing retail stores, wholesale brand to continue
Greeting card and stationery chain Papyrus is closing its retail stores across the United States and Canada. Most of the 254 closings will take p... READ MORE »

A Small World
Product doesn’t have to be large in size or high in price to make a big impact. By and large, the stationery industry is filled with inexpensive, p... READ MORE »

Risk & Reward
A Chicago ‘presser takes the retail plunge, and discovers a bigger platform Like many letterpressers, Shayna Norwood fell in love with the medium a... READ MORE »

10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Deborah Roberts
DEBORAH ROBERTS BiBA Letterpress www.bibaletterpress.com Aesthetic of the Line? Equal parts sass and sophistication, made oh-so-special ... READ MORE »

10 Designs to Watch in 2020: Krystal Whitten
KRYSTAL WHITTEN Krystal Whitten Studio www.Krystalwhitten.com Aesthetic of the Line? Hand lettered with vibrant colors and hand painted textures... READ MORE »

10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Elicia Castaldi
ELICIA CASTALDI Girl w/Knife www.girlwithknife.com Aesthetic of the Line? Girl w/ Knife is an edgy, fashion-infused line of greeting cards and p... READ MORE »