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U.S. retail holiday sales jump 4.9 percent, biggest increase since 2011
Despite thousands of store closings this year, Americans supplied a final flurry of spending to give retailers their best holiday season sales since 2011, figures released Tuesday show. U.S. year-end holiday retail sales rose 4.9% compared to the same period last year, a welcome gift to U.S. reta... READ MORE »
New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada debuts latest book at Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
Award-winning author Kobi Yamada will be signing copies of “What Do You Do With a Chance?” on January 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Tango showroom (Building 2, 10th Floor, #1000B) of the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Guests are invited to stop by, say hello, and ... READ MORE »
Launchpad London 2018 opens for entries
The 'LaunchPad London' search is now on for up to 12 individuals or companies with new ideas for products or services for the stationery industry to come forward and claim a free stand at the 2018 London Stationery Show. The closing date for entries is 9 February 2018. The annual specialis... READ MORE »
Holiday card honors women from travel-banned nations
Venice-based Polite Society today announced that their limited edition 'The Future is Female' card series has become a best seller on Amazon.com. The series is a response to the current travel ban targeting primarily Muslim countries. The colorful cards feature women from Chad, Libya, Syria,... READ MORE »
Karen Alweil Studio to move within AmericasMart
Karen Alweil Studio is pleased to announce that it will be moving to a new space in the AmericasMart for the upcoming January market. The new showroom can still be found on the 10th floor of Building 1, in space 10-E-2. The new showroom offers an increase of over 1,000 square feet to showcase ... READ MORE »
Kristina Karlsson: ‘Never take no for an answer’
Swedish-born Kristina Karlsson started luxe stationery brand kikki.K, going from one store in 2001 to more than 100, across five countries 16 years later. SBS reporter Sarah Abo sat down with Kristina to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the stationery business in the modern age. SA: Wh... READ MORE »
Holiday Fraud Prevention: Seven Tips From the Pros
By Sarah Beldo, Sift Science Is anyone ever really ready for the holidays? It’s hard enough to keep up as a shopper, but if you also work in e-commerce fraud prevention, you know you’re guaranteed a crazy ride. To help you navigate the seasonal rush, we crowdsourced some expert strategie... READ MORE »
Industry Profile: Lion in the Sun
Melinda Morris | Lion in the Sun, owner Tell us a little bit about the history of your business. I opened the Park Slope shop in 2002 after a career in nonprofit event planning. I realized that there was a real need in the neighborhood for a great paperie with cards and gifts and stationery... READ MORE »
Fresh Picks: Sparkles
[caption id="attachment_12732" align="alignnone" width="660"] Ombre & Gold Pillar Candles from Glitterville come in various bright colors that transition to different hues with a fun gold, sparkly overlay.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12733" align="alignnone" width="660"] Add sparkle to ... READ MORE »
GCA teams up with USPS for first-ever holiday card campaign
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is joining forces with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on a new, cooperative, holiday marketing campaign to promote the buying and sending of greeting cards. Through the campaign, the GCA and the USPS seek to increase mail volume and greeting card sales, and prom... READ MORE »
