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Supreme Court: Online shoppers can be forced to pay sales tax
The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection. The high court ruled Thu... READ MORE »
A stationery nerd’s dream: Søstrene Grene is releasing an office collection
If the thought of beautifully patterned notebooks, a set of matching pencils, or stylish desk organisers gives you a little flutter inside, then this news is for you. Søstrene Grene has created an office collection, and it's the perfect excuse to get yourself some shiny new stationery. It's not ju... READ MORE »
New European business development manager for UEI Falcontec – UEI Group company
UEI Group is proud to announce the addition of Kai Schildwächter to its team. Kai has been appointed as the New European Business Development Manager for UEI Falcontec. As a member company of the UEI Group, UEI Falcontec is a worldwide market leader providing a full range of foil blocking a... READ MORE »
NY NOW spotlights original, contemporary craft from makers around the world
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to spotlight its Handmade Designer Maker section for buyers looking for unique handcrafted products. This section features an exciting sourcing experience from domestic and international brands that offer hand-crafted pieces. This August, buy... READ MORE »
Thinking of You Week
Thinking of You Week, being held Sept. 24-30, is an international movement to celebrate the benefits of sending and receiving hand-written notes by encouraging people of all ages to send a card a day for a week, just to tell someone they are thinking of them. Much more meaningful than a text or ... READ MORE »
The 2018 Consumer’s Choice Award winner is…
417 Press! Congratulations to new GCA member 417 Press for winning this years Consumer's Choice Award! This contest was held exclusively online and anyone was welcome to vote by simply 'liking' photos of any of the 2018 LOUIE Award winning cards in a gallery shared on the LOUIEs Facebook page. ... READ MORE »
New dates announced for the NSS 2019
Emerald Expositions, show organizers of the National Stationery Show, announced today that the 2019 event will change its date pattern. The NSS will be co-located with NY NOW at the Javits Center February 3 - 6, 2019. SURTEX will also switch to the new dates and remain in the same timeframe as the... READ MORE »
Less is more: The rise of upmarket stationery
When I was convinced to trade in my blotchy biro for a Lamy 2000 ballpoint pen, I was unprepared for how dramatically the new pen would change my life. First going on sale in 1966, the exact same model is in production today. With its beguiling, slightly curved design and grey-and-black colou... READ MORE »
Nine-year-old sells stationery to fund Tabung Harapan
A nine-year-old pupil from Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Tamil, a school in Selangor, Malaysia could be the youngest Tabung Harapan Malaysa (THM) donor. THM is a fund set up by the country to help repay its national debt. R. Sasvitha has proven that age is not an obstacle to helping the country. ... READ MORE »
Father’s Day spending to reach near-record $15.3 billion
Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to a study released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 77 percent of Americans will celebrate Father’s Day and spend an average of $133 ... READ MORE »
