Greetings & Stationery

Rising Stars

March 10, 2022 No Comments

A cosmos of celestial celebrations, of magical moons and mystic stars, and the sun tarot card radiating its positivity and optimism, shared the same greeting

How much is that doggie (card) in the window?

February 15, 2022 No Comments

With more than a quarter of Brits welcoming a new pet into their home during the pandemic (source: YouGov), products featuring our four-legged friends have

Tache launches Famous Foods range at Spring Fair

February 3, 2022 No Comments

Dorset based greeting card publisher, Tache, has secured a licencing agreement with British consumer goods company, Unilever. The year-long contract sees some very familiar and

Sundae Girl

October 18, 2021 No Comments

Taking a Sunday trip to last month’s Top Drawer Autumn at London’s Olympia, long-time greetings industry stalwart and promo filmmaker Gale Astley spotted a trio

Tatty Teddy is Thinking of You!

September 20, 2021 No Comments

After the isolation of lockdown, Me to You, the much-loved brand featuring Tatty Teddy, the cute grey bear with a blue nose and patches, is

Festive Dreams Of Togetherness

September 2, 2021 No Comments

Autumnal leaves blaze bright in flame colours as nature flares its last hurrah for the year, and thoughts of Christmas tint our thoughts, especially for

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