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Lovepop celebrates the first annual National Greeting Card Day
Lovepop has marked April 1, 2021 the first annual National Greeting Card Day in order to encourage people to “share messages of love and support with the special people in their lives.” National Greeting Card Day was created by Lovepop in March 2021. According to Lovepop, April 1, 2014, is th... READ MORE »
Northern Exposure Cards launches new website
Northern Exposure Cards has launched a new e-commerce website, along with a Facebook page, Instagram and Pinterest accounts, to help connect with consumers and retailers. The website is customer-centric, offering retailers and consumers easy and quick access to its leading humor greeting card lin... READ MORE »
Spielwarenmesse cancels 2021 summer edition
The first-ever Summer Edition of the world-renowned Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg was to open its doors this July after being postponed in January. In its role as organizer, Spielwarenmesse eG had pulled out all the stops to provide the industry with a suitable networking platform this year. Followin... READ MORE »
GCA urges Congressional action on comprehensive postal reform
The Greeting Card Association (GCA), whose members depends on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as an essential industry partner to deliver more than half of greeting cards purchased by Americans, is pleased with the renewed focus of the Postmaster General, the U.S. Congress and Americans as a whole in... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market reports strong leasing for April staging
In line with a surge in buyer pre-registration, Las Vegas Market is experiencing a notable increase in new, expanded, relocated and recommitted gift, home décor and furniture exhibitors for its April Market, running Apr. 11-15, 2021, with 50+ updates on 42 showrooms floors. “Growth across our ... READ MORE »
AmericasMart offers three buying events and virtual programs
AmericasMart Atlanta’s 350+ open year round apparel, gift and home décor showrooms welcome designers and retailers for three in-person buying events this spring: Market Wednesdays on Apr. 7 and Jun. 2 and the Spring Cash & Carry market, May 4-6, 2021. Complementing the in-person buying i... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market showcases hot options in jewelry and accessories
Jewelry and accessories are hotter than ever and buyers will have lots to check out at the April Las Vegas Market, held at World Market Center from Apr. 11-15, 2021. Here are a few of our favorites... Umbra as shown by Keena C1035, C1053 Yellow Owl Workshop as shown by Keena C1035, C1053 ... READ MORE »
IMC launches new apparel event
International Market Centers (IMC) announced the expansion of its apparel offerings with the launch of Las Vegas Apparel, a new temporary trade show event to be staged Aug. 8-10, 2021 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. Produced by Atlanta Apparel, which presents eight successful fashion a... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Ringleader Paper Co.
A stationery maker that motivates and inspires. With so many retailers and makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story and help other independent retailers and creators in the industry. Ann Gardner, owner and creative leader of Ringleader Paper Co. located ... READ MORE »
GCA partners with Jewel Branding
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Jewel Branding & Licensing announced the new partnership between Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and Showcase, May 20-21, 2021. With the lingering uncertainties of COVID-19, the co-located event will be virtual. Noted: The Greeting Card Expo Noted debut... READ MORE »
