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American Greetings Partners with Mary Engelbreit
American Greetings has announced that it will be featuring designs from noted artist Mary Engelbreit later this year as part of an ongoing collaboration. The greetings, known for interesting characters, vibrant color schemes and subtle design touches that make each a unique and enjoyable exper... READ MORE »
Spring Apparel, Candy to Send Easter Sales Past $16 Billion
According to NRF's Easter spending survey, conducted by BIGinsight, Americans will spend an average of $145.28 on everything from apparel and candy to food and decorations this year, up 11 percent from $131.04 last year. Total spending is expected to reach $16.8 billion."Though the price of gas is o... READ MORE »
24th Annual LOUIE Awards Finalists Announced
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists of the 24th Annual LOUIE Awards. Among the thousands of cards and invitations published each year, three cards from each of the 54 categories reached the final round of the 2011 Awards. The competition drew approximately 900 entri... READ MORE »
NSS Future Conference to Explore Social Stationery
The National Stationery Show (NSS), a comprehensive showcase of all things paper - from greeting cards, custom invitations, gift wrap and partyware, to journals, frames, writing instruments, decorative desktop and complementary lifestyle gift - will return with the latest trend-setting products from... READ MORE »
Papyrus-Recycled Greetings Inc. Introduces New Website
Papyrus-Recycled Greetings has introduced a new website, along with a Facebook page and Twitter account, to help connect with consumers, retailers and prospective artists.
The website highlights the company's two brands, Papyrus and Recycled Paper Greetings, their products and talented a... READ MORE »
Valentine’s Day Card Sales Hold Steady for 2012
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) estimates that approximately 150 million greeting cards will be purchased for Valentine's Day this year in the U.S. This figure is based on member company sales and does not include children's packaged valentines for classroom exchanges. Valentine's Day is the sec... READ MORE »
Lynn White Named National Stationery Show Manager
Lynn White, a 30-year trade show industry veteran, has been named Show Manager of the National Stationery Show (NSS), North America's leading source for greeting cards, social stationery and related lifestyle products. Patti Stracher - recently appointed Executive Vice President of the Greeting Card... READ MORE »
Judges Announced for 24th Annual LOUIE Awards
The 24th Annual LOUIE Awards committee has announced the judges for this year's LOUIE Awards. The panel of judges consists of 16 well-respected retailers, sales representatives, editors and members of the industry who will evaluate this year's LOUIE entries to determine the finalists and winners in ... READ MORE »
Urban Expositions Acquires Trade Shows from Western Exhibitors
Urban Expositions has acquired the Portland Gift & Accessories Show, San Francisco Cash & Carry Show, Seattle Cash & Carry Show and Portland Cash & Carry Show from Western Exhibitors.The latest acquisitions are part of the continued western region growth strategy for Atlanta-based Ur... READ MORE »
Party Partners Joins The Madison Park Group
Party Partners, designer of time-tested, classic party supplies, has teamed up with The Madison Park Group, a leading stationery and gift manufacturer, to manufacture and distribute its products.Party Partners' vintage-inspired collection of party favors, birthday candles and seasonal party products... READ MORE »
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