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Greeting Card Association and Blue Print establish partnership
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Blue Print announced the new partnership between Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and Blue Print beginning in May 2020 at the Festival Pavilion in San Francisco, CA. Noted is debuting in 2019 in Brooklyn with the goal of bringing together the greeting ca... READ MORE »
Seed embedded paper gives cards, invitations a second life
For all of the stationery, greeting card, nature and gardening enthusiasts, have you heard about planting seeds? Yes, we all know how to plant seeds in soil — in a flower pot or in the ground — but do you know how to plant one with a greeting card, an invitation, an envelope, or even a party fav... READ MORE »
Lovitude creator gets star treatment on Hallmark Channel
Soul Painting Artist and Lovitude creator Anne Pryor will be a guest on the Hallmark Channel’s popular Home and Family Show, airing Monday, April 1, 2019 between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT. Pryor will share her story and art during her segment. Lovitude, a wordplay on Love and Gratitude, features art... READ MORE »
Why younger consumers are embracing Easter
A variety of holiday-related activities are spurring additional spending by the younger consumer, according to Katie Jordan, manager, Research and Industry Insights, National Retail Federation. Approximately eight in ten adults will celebrate Easter and spend about $151 per person on gift items,... READ MORE »
Square expands omnichannel offerings for retail
Square, Inc. has launched the revamped Square Online Store and Square for Retail, two products that offer sellers the tools to have one cohesive solution to start or grow an omnichannel business. These new offerings are the first Square products to be fully integrated with Weebly since the company'... READ MORE »
Atlanta Apparel Market showcases new resources for autumn and winter trends
Atlanta Apparel Market marks the Southeast’s debut of Autumn/Winter 2019 fashion with new and expanded resources, trend presentations and a host of inspirational market moments including runway shows, panel discussions and celebrity appearances. The April 2–6, 2019 Market also marks the return o... READ MORE »
Uttermost acquires assets of Handley Drive
Uttermost, a manufacturer and wholesaler of home accessories and furniture, has acquired the assets of Handley Drive, owned by Rick Janecek out of Dallas, Texas. Handley Drive experienced rapid growth over the past two years. Janecek will now join the Uttermost team as the creative director for it... READ MORE »
Wild & Wolf has new partnership with Draper James
Gifting manufacturer Wild & Wolf has a new partnership with Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s Southern-inspired lifestyle brand. The new collection of gifts, drinkware and stationery accessories launched on March 15, 2019. Under the new partnership, Wild & Wolf will create products acr... READ MORE »
One of a Kind Spring Show returns to The Mart
The Mart’s 4th Annual Spring Show puts the spotlight on over 300 artists and makers from across North America. One of a Kind Spring Show returns to The Mart, located at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza in Chicago, from April 26-28, 2019. The Spring Show will feature a variety of work from independe... READ MORE »
Retailers welcome bipartisan legislation to address tax bill typo
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate that would fix a drafting error in the tax reform law that took effect in 2018. The error relating to depreciation rules is delaying job-creating investments in stores and restaurants across the country. ... READ MORE »
