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Viabella Holdings announces acquisition of Marian Heath Greeting Cards
Marian Heath Greeting Cards (MHGC) has been a staple in the stationery industry for more than 74 years as a leading brand offering a distinct product line focused on fabulous art and current trends. Mrs. Heath started the Wareham, Massachusetts-based company in 1941, and it remained a family-owned b... READ MORE »
National Stationery Show to offer wide range of educational programs
Three days of educational programming, covering topics as diverse as social media to color and design trends, will complement the market experience for National Stationery Show participants, May 17-20, 2015, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. Seminars are $20 in advance and $30 onsite. For d... READ MORE »
U.S. Toy Industry Association announces Pasierb as new president and CEO
The U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA), the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, has announced that Stephen J. Pasierb will join TIA at the end of April as President & CEO. In... READ MORE »
Etsy files registration statement for proposed Initial Public Offering
Etsy, Inc., an online and offline marketplace where people around the world connect to make, sell and buy unique goods, announced Wednesday, March 4, that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering... READ MORE »
LOUIE Awards finalists released; winners to be announced during National Stationery Show in May
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the finalists Thursday, March 5, of its 27th Annual LOUIE Awards, which recognize the best of the best in the more than $7 billion greeting card and social expression industry.“We are thrilled with the caliber of entries and delighted that so many ... READ MORE »
National Stationery Show expected to draw 10,000 buyers
With a lineup of new and returning exhibitors, comprehensive educational seminars, networking events and cross-marketing opportunities, the 2015 edition of the National Stationery Show (NSS) will showcase leading brands and emerging innovators in the stationery sector, specialty gifts and DIY/paper-... READ MORE »
Viabella at the Oscars
Card collection included in Hollywood Swag BagMarian Heath’s Viabella card collection was included in the 2015 Oscars’ Hollywood Swag Bag. Talent and nominees staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills will be received the bag filled with name brand products including a beautiful... READ MORE »
Valentine’s Day greeting card sales to fuel record spending
As the second most popular seasonal holiday for sending greeting cards, Valentine's Day 2015 is projected to account for slightly more than $1 billion in Valentine's Day card sales as total spending for the holiday is anticipated to be a record $18.9 billion."Valentine's Day is second on... READ MORE »
Pantone releases Fashion Color Report for Fall 2015
Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today revealed the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Fall 2015, a comprehensive overview of designers’ use of color in their upcoming collections.Release... READ MORE »
Mohawk redesigns swatchbook for Skytone paper grade
Mohawk — North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing — has announced a redesigned swatchbook for its Skytone paper grade.The Skytone swatchbook is second in a series of nine, newly redes... READ MORE »
