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Flower Power
The natural world plays a part in the retail world, as does Christmas! Take a look at what works in the retail environment this upcoming holiday shop... READ MORE »

A Fabulous Fall-Winter Finish
Speak to consumer card demand with these fetching finds! So what's in the cards this season? Tremendous finds that shoppers will enjoy! From Thinking... READ MORE »

Full Belly, Full Heart
Greeting cards play a role in Thanksgiving celebrations near and far! When the Halloween season winds down, celebrate family, food and gratitude with... READ MORE »

Summer Market Preview
A taste of summer! Cooking up sales is hardly a challenge, thanks to a bevy of freshly minted stationery designs available at markets across the nati... READ MORE »

A Homespun Holiday
For many retailers in our space, strong fourth-quarter sales result from stellar in-store shopping experiences and exceptional DIY workshops. Luna is ... READ MORE »

A Return to Love
Are weddings back? COVID-19 cut a wide swath through American life, with all gatherings and especially weddings taking an enormous hit. For all of 20... READ MORE »

24 Tips for Selling Christmas
Retailers share what succeeded last year — plus their '21 plans. 2020 was full of surprises, most of them horrible, but there was the occasional bu... READ MORE »

Change on the Horizon, If You Want It
The Postal Service Reform Act can strengthen the USPS — and our industry By George White, president, and Rafe Morrisey, vice president of public a... READ MORE »

Off Kilter Rainbows
The summer market preview of items featuring the beloved rainbow! ROYGIBV gets a modern makeover in these muted presentations. Sun Vista Collectio... READ MORE »

Minority Owned
A look at the summer market products available in this category! Representation is essential, but perhaps even more important is stocking brands owne... READ MORE »