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Majority shareholding in American Greetings sold to Clayton Dubilier & Rice
In what constitutes the biggest news in the global greeting card world for decades, the majority shareholding in American Greetings, the parent company of UK Greetings, has been sold to US investment company, Clayton Dubilier & Rice. American Greetings, the second largest gr... READ MORE »
Tour the Magical World of Paper Art
{Sponsored} If you haven’t experienced the dynamic, exquisite world that is Lovepop, here’s your chance! Join Stationery Trends Editor-in-Chief Sarah Schwartz on a "Magical Moments Tour" through Lovepop’s bustling booth at AmericasMart Atlanta. Witness the handmade artistry that captured th... READ MORE »
Messe Frankfurt Paperworld a visual treat for Gift Shop team
[caption id="attachment_13005" align="alignnone" width="660"] Faber-Castell ceiling installation[/caption] Editorial Director Julie McCallum and Allison McKenzie, Great American Media Services multimedia designer, recently attended Paperworld and Creativeworld in Frankurt, Germany. It was an exci... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market’s winter show sees significant attendance increases
Las Vegas Market has announced that a record number of both buyers and suppliers reported extensive order writing and extraordinary levels of energy and enthusiasm at the just-concluded Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, 2018. The Market’s 4,300-plus resources, which included a signi... READ MORE »
Last call for stationery Launchpad competition
Budding stationery designers and suppliers have until FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY to put their new product and service ideas forward for consideration. The entry form can be found on the show’s new website - stationeryshow.co.uk. (Direct link to entry form: CLICK HERE ) Entries th... READ MORE »
Margit Herberth named new Marketing Communication Director for Christmasworld, Paperworld, Creativeworld and Beautyworld
Margit Herberth has been appointed Marketing Communication Director for the Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld trade fairs and the Beautyworld global brand with effect in February 2018. She will assume responsibility for the conceptual and strategic development of the marketing-communica... READ MORE »
Design Loop launches exclusive Wit & Delight stationery collection
design loop, a boutique product design and development company, is pleased to announce an exclusive new collection of stationery and desk accessories from leading lifestyle brand Wit & Delight. The Wit & Delight Stationery Collection will debut exclusively at the upcoming NY NOW winter 2018 ... READ MORE »
Eight retail trends to watch in 2018
The year 2017 was one of the newsiest and noisiest retail years on record. It will be remembered as the year retail evolved and changed forever. We will remember it as the year that experiential retail moved to the forefront and brick-and-mortar brands finally embraced omnichannel strategies in a me... READ MORE »
International designs and worldwide influence shine at NY NOW
The international community brings an endlessly diverse approach to the products that surround us every day. Buyers who want to bring a global touch to their stores or shops will find the most intriguing designs at NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. Taking place February 3-7, 2018 at... READ MORE »
Quotable celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018
Founded in NYC by Gillian Simon and Matt Fernandes-Vogel, quotable first introduced its signature black & white cards to the market in 1993. These initial 48 cards not only defined the company, they inspired a completely new message-driven market within the industry. Today, quotable’s icon... READ MORE »
