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The Knot Real Weddings Study expects wedding boom in 2022
During the second year of weddings amidst the global pandemic, 2022 is set to host the most weddings in recent history, 2.6 million*, as couples and wedding professionals continue to adapt by prioritizing health and safety to move forward with celebrations, including those that were postponed from 2... READ MORE »
MHS Licensing & Consulting announces new logo
MHS Licensing & Consulting announced it is introducing an updated look with a new logo as well as the launch of its new and improved website later this summer. “The ever-changing market, now moving at warp speed, made the need for a brand and technical refresh apparent,” said Marty Segelbau... READ MORE »
Summer show season will kick off in Dallas with expanded Temps
The summer season will kick off in Dallas with an expanded and reimagined Temp show, Dallas Market Center announced. The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 22-25, will be the largest in more than ten years and will include six new product collections, expanded existing collections, new floo... READ MORE »
Happy Easter Greeting Card
This Happy Easter Greeting Card from Belle Belette is part of its new Swedish-inspired collection and is the Product Pick of the Week. The card portrays a feather Easter tree, which is an Easter tradition in Sweden. ... READ MORE »
Retail sales grow in January
Retail sales powered through COVID-19’s omicron variant, inflation and other challenges to post strong increases in January, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “January’s numbers show that 2022 is starting very strong for consumers and retailers, especially on the heels of a record ... READ MORE »
The Greeting Card Expo offers *Noted Pitch Programs
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, co-located with SF NOW, April 28-29 in San Francisco, will once again offer its Pitch Program, which gives selected makers the opportunity to pitch their line to a panel of retailers. The 2022 *Noted Pitch Programs will be held live on Thursday, April 28, at *Noted... READ MORE »
NRF expects congested container ports to grow the first half of 2022
Imports at the nation’s congested container ports are expected to grow modestly during the first half of 2022, but continued high volumes will keep up pressure that built as the economy bounced back from the pandemic last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the Na... READ MORE »
Motherly Stuff Mother’s Day Card
The Motherly Stuff Mother's Day Card from NobleWorks offers a little humor and a great message to tell Mom she is loved and appreciated. Inside the card reads: "You're The Best!" The card is printed on demand in the U.S. ... READ MORE »
February Atlanta Apparel experiences large attendance
Atlanta Apparel’s first 2022 market broke records for largest-ever number of exhibitors and largest retailer attendance at a February apparel market since 2016. The apparel sourcing event continued upward growth across all categories in both temporary exhibits and showrooms, with reports of exhibi... READ MORE »
The Greeting Card Association urges members to take action, support postal reform
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) sent an email requesting support for postal reform and encourage members to take action. Here is the statement from GCA: Dear GCA Colleagues, After a decade of intensive effort, I am pleased to report that the House of Representatives has passed postal ref... READ MORE »
