associations

The Greeting Card Association selects Detroit for its Annual Workshop & Retreat in 2020

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has chosen Detroit for the location of its Annual Workshop & Retreat in 2020. GCA is a growing community of 220+ publishers from across North America. Well-established companies with thousands... more »

ASTRA’s Share the Fair features Toy Fair’s best finds

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) Share the Fair event will be held Monday, Feb. 24 at Javits Convention Center. Open only to ASTRA members, the event is designed to help retailers optimize their time... more »

Greeting Card Association plans to collaborate again with Book Expo

In a move to further expand opportunities for creative makers at smaller and emerging greeting card and stationery companies, the Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced plans to collaborate for the second year with Reed... more »

IHA closes International Sourcing Expo for 2020 show

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and after consultation with Chinese pavilion organizers and exhibitors, the International Sourcing Expo will not open at The Inspired Home Show 2020, the International Housewares Association (IHA) announced. "This decision... more »

ASTRA releases Toy Fair program information

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) shared a package of programs and services it is sponsoring at Toy Fair to help member retailers, sales representatives, and manufacturers maximize the use of their time in... more »

ASTRA details opening and closing session speakers for Marketplace & Academy 2020

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) detailed its opening and closing session speakers for Marketplace & Academy 2020. ASTRA shared that award-winning comedian, television personality, and nonprofit leader Jeff Civillico will open ASTRA’s Marketplace... more »

Noted extends LOUIE Awards deadline

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo has extended the deadline for LOUIE Awards submissions. Due to an impressive response to this year's awards, Noted will now accept greeting card entries through Feb. 10, 2020. The LOUIE... more »

LOUIE Awards submission deadline approaches

Start the new year off by entering greeting cards for the 2020 LOUIE Awards. Submissions are being accepted now through Jan. 17, 2020. The LOUIE Awards provide an opportunity for companies' greeting cards to be... more »