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,
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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
British Wonderlust – UK Staycationing Trending On Cards
February 9, 2021
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Dreaming of our summer holidays, Gale Astley, with over 17 years in the greetings industry, and a promo filmmaker, takes us on a card designs
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