consumer trends

Mind Over Matter
While most stationery and gifts serve some sort of tangible function, they are splurges at heart. One of the many lingering coronavirus effects on the... READ MORE »

Celebrating the Season
What's in the Cards? We applaud Dads and Grads this time of year — but any day can become a card-sending occasion. Just Because Cards [caption ... READ MORE »

Winter Holiday
Shoppers are elevating gifts into something more than a commodity. “Gifting is not just about expressing care for another person, there is a lot of... READ MORE »

Office
Merchandise to complement an office space, whether at home or in an office complex, serves a purpose and yet is essentially still a splurge. With the ... READ MORE »

Baby
When a given product, such as a baby gift, is not an essential, customers tend to regard it with criteria such as localism, sourcing, packaging, mater... READ MORE »

Editor’s Letter: United We Stand
So, Paper Source (PS) filed for bankruptcy March 2, and its ripples were pronounced. While it’s become common to see retailers from Chuck E. Cheese ... READ MORE »
C.R. Gibson unveils new branding
C.R. Gibson, a leader in the upscale gifts and decorative products market unveiled its new branding as C.R. Gibson Signature. This rebranding reflects... READ MORE »

Stationery Trends seeks feedback in annual survey
The Stationery Trends team strives to provide the most engaging content and resources to meet the diverse needs of industry professionals. This is wh... READ MORE »

Sticking Around
Affordable and very expressive, it’s no surprise that stickers such as these from Quiet Lines Design are capturing the imagination in a big way. But... READ MORE »

Holding it All Together
A narrative thread lies at the heart of many a sale. The buzzwords to keep in mind through 2021 are Lifestyle — the theme of this issue — and Sto... READ MORE »











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