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GCA announces leadership transition and key team additions
Sierra Bretz has resigned from her role at Civica Management and as executive director of the Greeting Card Association (GCA). "As the GCA President, I want to say we are deeply grateful for Sierra’s dedication and leadership during her time at GCA and wish her all the best in her future endeav... READ MORE »
The Link Companies acquires Mix Sales
The Link Companies acquired Mix Sales, an agency with over 30 years of experience. The acquisition enhances The Link Companies' reach and strengthens sales coverage within The Central Link and The Mid Atlantic Link divisions. Led by industry veteran Ben “Bink” Johnson, Mix Sales has built a r... READ MORE »
Paper Epiphanies CEO named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders List
Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, honoring a group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward. These entrepreneurs expressed grit and drive to ... READ MORE »
Gift for Life names 2025 Industry Achievement Award recipient
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, announced that Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone, will be honored with its 2025 Industry Achievement Award on June 18 in Dallas, Texas. [caption id="attachment_29625" align="alignright" ... READ MORE »
Import cargo levels continue to rise among uncertainty over tariffs
Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associa... READ MORE »
NRF: February 2025 sales down amid tariff concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs, but continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumer spe... READ MORE »
Gift for Life announces changes to board of directors
Gift for Life announced changes to leadership of its board of directors with Emalee Hoffman of CMA Gifts and Amy Loewenberg of NY NOW at Emerald X transitioning to Chair and First Vice Chair, respectively, and Landon Metts of MarketTime elected to Second Vice Chair. Sarah Mount, Gift for Life's chai... READ MORE »
Finalists announced for the 36th Annual Louie Awards
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the finalists for the 36th Annual Louie Awards, celebrating the best in greeting card design, editorial and artistry for the previous year. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity in the greeting card industry, showcasing the art, em... READ MORE »
Keep US Posted responds to Trump plan to merge USPS into Department of Commerce
Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs, forestry and recycling interests, and small businesses, responded to President Trump’s plans to merge the U.S. Postal Service into the Department of Commerce. Keep US ... READ MORE »
Transpac Brands expands leadership roles
Transpac Brands made changes to a number of leadership positions at the company. [caption id="attachment_29610" align="alignright" width="351"] Tara Dikos[/caption] Tara Dikos, executive vice president, will expand her leadership role to oversee product development. In this enhanced capacity, ... READ MORE »
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