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London Stationery Show offers buying, educational opportunities this month
The London Stationery Show is quickly approaching and will take place May 16-17 at the Business Design Centre. Show executives say they are ready to unite buyers and brands from around the globe for a... more »
Summer 2023 Atlanta Market to offer new, expanded temporary exhibits
The Summer 2023 Atlanta Market is slated to host myriad temporary exhibits for summer 2023, featuring 3,000 lines in 34 categories, presented in new and expanded categories and showcases July 12-16 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta... more »
Cyan Design partners with Thom Filicia
Texas-based Cyan Design launched a partnership with interior and product designer, author, and television personality Thom Filicia to develop a collection of decorative accessories. Filicia is founder and principal of New York City-based design firm... more »
GCA celebrates 2023 Noted @ *Noted finalists, winners
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners in the fourth annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The awards ceremony kicked off off *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, held in San Francisco’s Fort Mason... more »
Consumers to spend record $35.7B for Mother’s Day
Consumers plan to spend a total of $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day this year, nearly $4 billion more than last year’s record high of $31.7 billion, according to an annual survey released by the National... more »
GCA names 34th annual Louie Awards winners
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) celebrated excellence in greeting cards at its 34th Annual Louie Awards ceremony. The event took place at The General’s Residence on the campus of the Fort Mason Center for Arts... more »
Gift Shop® Plus Spring 2023 issue debuts
The spring 2023 issue of Gift Shop® Plus is now live — and it's chock-full of the latest trends and stories from the specialty retail industry. ... more »
IMC names ‘Market Snapshot’ winners
Two furniture and home décor products from two leading brands — Bassett Mirror Company and Global Views — are International Market Centers’ (IMC) Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2023 High Point... more »
Gift for Life expands board of directors
Gift for Life, a national charitable organization in the gift, stationery and home décor industries, added seven new members to its 25-member board of directors. The new members are: Alana Branston of Emerald, Kelly Bristol... more »
HKTDC unveils 7 creative lifestyle, licensing events
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will hold a series of exhibitions and conferences this spring, covering various lifestyle sectors. The seven events will run concurrently for the first time, from April 19-22 at... more »
‘Market Snapshot’ finalists named for Spring 2023 High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) selected 41 home décor and furnishings products as Market Snapshot finalists for Spring 2023 High Point Market. Winners will be announced on the first day of the April 22-26 market. “IMC... more »
USPS increases postage rates
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced postage increases that will take effect in July 2023. The affected rates for mailing cards are as follows: Single-piece First-ounce stamp will rise from $0.63 to $0.66. Non-machinable... more »
