consumer trends
NRF says economy is not in recession and continues to watch inflation
The National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz shared that despite two consecutive quarters of decline, the U.S. economy still do... READ MORE »

Endless Possibilities
The best design should be exquisite — but in stationery, it should be accessible too in both form and function. Take akr Design Studio’s cute litt... READ MORE »
The State of Affairs
Whatever the event, personal and personalized touches add a note of distinction. It’s been a long few years, especially for those wanting... READ MORE »
Paper Epiphanies launches first Web3 greeting card collaboration
Greeting card publisher and concept shop, Paper Epiphanies, announced that it has launched the first of its kind Web3 card collaboration with metavers... READ MORE »

Affordable Postage Requires Better Decisions
Vital work still remains to fulfill the promise of postal reform. With Congress in the grip of gridlock on almost every major piece of legislation, b... READ MORE »
Spielwarenmesse toy trends to be announced mid-October
In the retail trade, toy trends play an important part in shaping the product range and can affect the success of the business. In such matters, the S... READ MORE »

Stationery Trends and Gift Shop® honor 40 Under 40 young professionals
Stationery Trends and Gift Shop® Plus magazines will honor 40 young professionals during the annual Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony in-... READ MORE »
NRF projects that gross domestic product will climb 2.6% this year
Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF) noted in the June issue of NRF’s Monthly Economic Review that the latest Blue Chip... READ MORE »

The Cutting Edge
A look at the trending stationery products and stories for spring 2022 To attract the 2022 consumer, product must be fresh — but not too fresh. I... READ MORE »

All About Intention
Cultural and generational shifts shape the 2022 marketplace — and beyond In a world crippled by pandemic, supply chain issues and rising inflation,... READ MORE »
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