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New Forever stamp to debut at 136th Garfield-Perry March Party
A new Forever stamp featuring bright, colorful sunflowers will be released during the 136th annual March Party of the Cleveland-based Garfield-Perry Stamp Club. [caption id="attachment_30929" align="alignright" width="300"] Image courtesy of Garfield-Perry Stamp Club.[/caption] A ceremony to r... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center brings 3 markets together for March
Next month, Dallas Market Center transforms into a full lifestyle buying experience. From March 24–27, Apparel & Accessories, Gift & Home Market, and KidsWorld align to create powerful, multi-category sourcing designed for how today’s retailers merchandise their boutiques. When appare... READ MORE »
Finalists announced for the 37th annual Louie Awards
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) revealed the finalists for the 37th annual Louie Awards, the premier celebration of greeting card design, creativity and craftsmanship. These standout cards showcase emotion, innovation, and attention to detail, proving why the greeting card industry continues to ... READ MORE »
GCA to host Happy Birthday stamp release at Perfect Pop Up Party
The Greeting Card Association (GCA), in collaboration with the United States Postal Service (USPS), will host a first-of-its kind public event — to which all are invited. The Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party will happen April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern at Track 15 in Providence, Rhode Island. ... READ MORE »
Keep US Posted urges USPS regulators to deny petition for unlimited rate increases
Keep US Posted submitted comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) opposing the US. Postal Service’s recent petition asking for unlimited power to raise prices for Market Dominant mail, which includes all First-Class mail, marketing mail, newspapers and magazines. Instead, Keep US Posted ... READ MORE »
NRF responds to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. “Th... READ MORE »
Shoppe Object sees successful 2026 NYC winter market
Fresh off an international expansion marked by the launch of its new bi-annual European edition in Paris, Shoppe Object, the premier curated home and gift show, returned to the Starrett-Lehigh Building Feb. 1-3 for its New York winter edition. Over 850 carefully selected brands from around the world... READ MORE »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s January data shows fourth consecutive monthly gain
Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending growth on the heels of record-hig... READ MORE »
Reps Are Local Too launches ‘Share the Love’ initiative with 3 appreciation weeks in 2026
Reps Are Local Too announced Share the Love, a new industry-wide initiative designed to celebrate the relationships that power the gift, home and lifestyle industry. The initiative introduces three dedicated appreciation weeks in 2026, inviting retailers, vendors, and sales representatives to pause,... READ MORE »
USPS reveals 4th consecutive quarterly loss, highlighting the need to abandon DeJoy’s failing plan
Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses united in the belief that a reliable, affordable U.S. Postal Service is essential to our way of life and should be protected, again urges Postmaster Gen... READ MORE »
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