greeting cards

GCA names its new president

Greeting Card Association (GCA) has named Amy McAnarney, vice president/general manager at Hallmark Cards, as its new president following the organization’s 2021 Annual Workshop & Retreat. McAnarney previously served as vice president and treasurer of... more »

Norman’s Hallmark expands with new store locations

Norman's Hallmark, an independent owner of Gold Crown Hallmark stores, has expanded its brick-and-mortar footprint with a portfolio of eight additional locations in four states. The strategic acquisition – including Hallmark stores in Freehold, Moorestown... more »

GCA Workshop + Retreat offers educational sessions, speakers and more

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) offers 21 educational sessions, 35 speakers, and three retreat sessions all in its two day GCA Workshop + Retreat, held Sep. 9-10. GCA has planned relevant and timely educational sessions... more »

GCA shares details on its 2021 Workshop & Retreat schedule

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced that Marcus Bullock, CEO and founder of Flikshop will be the opening keynote speaker at the  2021 Workshop & Retreat, Sep. 9-10, 2021. "Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur, justice reform advocate, and... more »

Lovepop opens a new store in Boston’s Harvard Square

Lovepop, a designer of pop-up cards and gifts, opens a brand new store in Boston’s Harvard Square, marking the fourth location in the company’s hometown and the fifth new retail opening in the U.S. since... more »

The Greeting Card Association names 2021 Louie Award winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) celebrated excellence in greeting cards at its 32nd Annual Louie Awards ceremony, where winners of the prestigious awards were announced. A total of 544 cards in 36 categories were whittled... more »

Hallmark introduces a new way to send greeting cards

Hallmark Cards, Inc. is launching a new innovation that makes it easier than ever to send a physical Hallmark greeting card. Sign & Send, a new service now available on Hallmark.com, allows users to have their... more »

Share Your Story: Aquabun

A maker who creates original paintings, gifts, jewelry and more. Liana Stadelmann, founder of Aquabun, is a watercolor artist who specializes in original fantasy animal paintings. Stadelmann has been drawing since she was three years... more »