Retailers All Fired Up For Reopening On April 12
April 7, 2021
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With fire in their bellies and eager to hear the sights and sounds of customers back in their brick and mortar stores, the excitement is
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Spotlight on NLD Designs
March 17, 2021
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The Lovely NLD Designs caught our eye as we were on the hunt for new greeting card ranges. We caught up with designer, Natalie Dourado,
Paper Source leaves suppliers upset with Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
March 12, 2021
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American stationery and craft supplies retail chain, Paper Source, has filed for bankruptcy and is planning for a sale after its previous plans to expand
Greetings from Paris!
March 5, 2021
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Despite the ongoing lockdown – the end of which might thankfully be in sight – there has been no shortage of new product sourcing opportunities
London Stationery show moves to October
February 18, 2021
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The organiser of the London Stationery Show has announced that the 2021 event will now run from October 5-6 at the Business Design Centre in
Vintage Valentine
February 13, 2021
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The oldest printed Valentine’s Day card was published on January 12, 1797, by Londoner, John Fairburn and written by Catherine Mossday to a Mr Brown
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