Greeting Card Association

1.6 Billion Christmas Cards to be Purchased This Year, Says Greeting Card Association

The U.S. Greeting Card Association (GCA) is predicting that some 1.6 billion Christmas cards will be bought this year – making it the largest card-sending holiday in the U.S. That figure includes boxed cards, but... more »

Glen Biely of The Madison Park Group Elected to the Greeting Card Association’s Board of Directors

Glen Biely, co-president of the Seattle-based The Madison Park Group, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) at its recently concluded 72nd Annual Convention in Savannah, Ga.“I’m excited and... more »

Amy Smyth of Amy Smyth Made It Elected to The Greeting Card Association’s Board of Directors

Amy Smyth, owner of the Washington, D.C.-based Amy Smyth Made It, was appointed to the board of directors of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) at its recently concluded 72nd Annual Convention in Savannah, Ga.“I look... more »

Bob Harju Of Pumpernickel Press Elected to the Greeting Card Association’s Executive Committee

Bob Harju, owner of the Berryville, Va.-based Pumpernickel Press, was appointed as an at-large member to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) at its recently concluded 72nd... more »

Key Speakers on Marketing, Generational Insights, Retail and Design Trends Featured at Upcoming Greeting Card Association Convention

An impressive roster of key speakers is scheduled for the 72nd Annual Convention of the Greeting Card Association (GCA), taking place from Wednesday, September 18, through Saturday, September 21, at The Westin Savannah Harbor in... more »

Greeting Card Association Announces Winner of 2nd Annual Consumer’s Choice Facebook Contest

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is pleased to announce that Madison Park Greetings' "Bliss" card, by artist Katie Daisy, has won this year's Consumer's Choice LOUIE Award. The award is given to the card that... more »

Greeting Card Association Announces 25th Anniversary LOUIE Award Winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) honored the 25th Anniversary LOUIE Award finalists and winners in 52 different categories, as well as the first-ever recipients of a LOUIE Award for Lifetime Achievement, at an elegant gala... more »

Missoula Shop’s Stationery in Running for National Greeting Card Award

Missoula, MT - The owners of Missoula's Noteworthy Paper and Press got a pleasant surprise on the eve of the launch of their wholesale stationery line.Working almost around the clock to prepare for the new... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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