GCA launches National Thinking of You Week
July 8, 2014
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The UK Greeting Card Association (GCA) is working with the wider industry to launch a new sending occasion, National Thinking of You Week, to take
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Paige Cartledge wins New Designers Tigerprint Award
July 2, 2014
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Paige Cartledge from the London College of Communication has won the prestigious New Designers Tigerprint Award for her Cabinet of Curiosities project. Judges Commented on
Ravensden’s Michael Pape is new Giftware Association Chairman
June 13, 2014
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The Giftware Association attracted its best attendance for many years when suppliers and retailers came together at its AGM and members’ day at the association’s
Widdop Bingham expands Autumn Fair showcase
June 13, 2014
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Widdop Bingham will be doubling up at the Autumn Fair with not one but two stands. The award winning giftware supplier traditionally showcases key
Marian Heath wins Consumer’s Choice LOUIE Award
June 13, 2014
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The American Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the winner of its 3rd annual Consumer’s Choice LOUIE Award Facebook Contest Marian Heath Greeting Cards
National Stationery Week reaches 20 million consumers
May 29, 2014
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The National Stationery Week and Get Britain Writing campaign for 2014 generated over £5,000,000 worth of media coverage and reached over 20 million consumers. It
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