Features
Editor’s Letter: United We Stand
So, Paper Source (PS) filed for bankruptcy March 2, and its ripples were pronounced. While it’s become common to see retailers from Chuck E. Cheese ... 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 »
Sticking Around
Affordable and very expressive, it’s no surprise that stickers such as these from Quiet Lines Design are capturing the imagination in a big way. But... READ MORE »
Holding it All Together
A narrative thread lies at the heart of many a sale. The buzzwords to keep in mind through 2021 are Lifestyle — the theme of this issue — and Sto... READ MORE »
What’s in the Cards: Back to Basics
Heartfelt salutes to mothers, especially new moms, have special resonance in ‘21. What's in the Cards pays tribute to women with these finds, clic... READ MORE »
2021 Design Elements that Intrigue
Design elements in stationery and gift product offerings can do the heavy lifting from browser to buyer with enticing offerings that feature clever ve... READ MORE »
COVID-19 Teaches the Benefit of the USPS — and its Limitations
Looking back at the accomplishments of the USPS in 2020 — and what awaits in ‘21 By George White, president, and Rafe Morrissey, vice president ... READ MORE »
2021 Stationery and Gift Product Categories that Meet Consumers’ Needs
Consumers seek creative DIY options, stories that resonate with them, eco-friendly options and unique gift and stationery merchandise. Browse the vari... READ MORE »
A Range is Born: NIQUEA.D
Dominique Schurman’s newest card collection embodies understated, artisanal elegance. In September, IG Design Group Americas announced the launch o... READ MORE »
The Great Indoors
When the world feels uncertain, it’s time to turn inward. That means 2021 brings with it an unending desire to elevate domestic spaces into havens o... READ MORE »
