Greetings & Stationery

Toilet Humour!

December 23, 2020 No Comments

It might be a birthday card instead of a Christmas Card, but we couldn’t help thinking there is something strangely appropriate about this design by

Paperchase under fire for offensive card

December 18, 2020 No Comments

Specialist greeting card and stationery retailer, Paperchase, has come under fire for a joke Christmas card which was deemed offensive by some people who saw

Truly Bedazzled!

December 18, 2020 No Comments

Louise Rimmer talks to Home & Giftware Magazine about Bedazzled, her inspired mix of drinks and greetings cards! “After more than 25 years working in

Video Message of Love And Support For Greeting Card Retailers

December 14, 2020 No Comments

With enough Christmas jumpers to put Shakin’ Stevens to shame, up to 20 greeting card publishers donned their best festive wear and buffed up their

A great ADVENTure!

December 12, 2020 No Comments

Some Brits have been taking their Christmas Spirit (or spirits!) to a new level as covid lockdown helps build community solidarity and inspires more people

On this day, 1953: Making the perfect Christmas card

December 9, 2020 No Comments

On this day in 1953 the BBC made a newsreel which revealed the secrets behind making the perfect greeting card. Woodmansterne Cards described the reel

Alibaba’s Accio launches AI ‘Exhibition Agent’ across major UK and European trade shows

September 4, 2026

New partnerships with Hyve Group, Business Show Media and Raccoon Media Group will integrate intelligent sourcing and navigation into flagship events including Autumn Fair & Glee,

Paper Starlights celebrates 30 years of colour, craft and Fair Trade

September 4, 2026

Derbyshire-based Paper Starlights is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of handmade design, independent retail and a partnership with its makers in India that

The Season’s Biggest Buying Moment

September 2, 2026

More new brands, more product discovery and new ways to buy, learn and connect as Autumn Fair opens at the NEC from Sunday 6th September,

Are you on the ‘viral pilgrimage’ shopping route?

September 1, 2026

Research carried out by American Express in partnership with Retail Economics in spring 2026 found that social media is helping to drive around 1.7 billion

Home & Gift Association Launches #ShowUsYourShelfies Campaign

August 26, 2026

The Home & Gift Association (HGA) is inviting retailers, brands, and suppliers across the home, gift, lifestyle and stationery sectors to take part in its

Autumn Fair unveils stellar content programme