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Noted returns in May 2020

Noted, the greeting card expo, returns in 2020 and will take place in conjunction with Blue Print from May 2 through May 4, 2020. The 2020 expo will be held at the Festival Pavilion, located on the... more »

Greeting Card Association presents Oceans of Opportunity

A new workshop and retreat for industry professionals The Greeting Card Association (GCA) aims to help greeting card publishers answer questions with Oceans of Opportunity, their new workshop and retreat, to be held at the LaPlaya... more »

GCA’s Oceans of Opportunities registration opens

Greeting Card Association (GCA) opens registration for Oceans of Opportunity, a workshop and retreat in Naples, Florida. This event is being held from September 18 through September 21, 2019, and offers multiple educational sessions for greeting... more »

Touring the Market

During Las Vegas Market, The Museum Store Association and Zoo and Aquarium Buying Group each curate their own product tours for interested attendees in their respective groups. This collection comes from each tour at the... more »

Museum stores of all types and sizes can benefit from MSA membership

{Sponsored} When it comes to training, networking and support for retailers who work in non-profit institutions, a Museum Store Association (MSA) membership can’t be beaten. We spoke to three museum store managers about their experience as... more »

ASTRA announces 2019 winners of Excellence Awards

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced the 2019 winners of ASTRA’s coveted Excellence Awards today. Nominated by the ASTRA membership, the awards recognize retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and young professionals who represent the... more »

LA MART and Museum Store Association partner

LA Mart and Museum Store Association (MSA) will partner during LA Mart’s Summer Market, July 18-22, 2019.  This collaboration will emerge in the form of a special exhibit space designated for MSA vendors in the... more »

Greeting Card Association shares 2019 LOUIE Award winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of its 2019 “LOUIE Awards,” the International Greeting Card Awards Competition, at the 30th annual celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2019. The event was held in conjunction with... more »