2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (523+ words) The expected changing of the guard at No10 Downing Street looks likely to be good news for retailers on the business rates front. In his first major policy speech since winning the Makerfield by-election and launching his bid to become prime…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (486+ words) The UK's very best greeting card retailers were officially recognised at The Retas 2026 greeting card retailer awards ceremony, which took place'today'(2 July) at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London's Mayfair. The Retas 2026 saw greeting card retail stockists from right across…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (923+ words) Lady Luck will be calling on at least 10 of the greetings folk attending The Retas Awards on Thursday, 2 July, as that's how many fabulous raffle prizes are just waiting to be claimed. Thanks to the generosity of publishers Alljoy Design,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (865+ words) It truly was a dads" delight at the weekend as Father"s Day trading kept the chaps top of the pops with greetings retailers scoring some good results. "We had robust Father"s Day sales with volume holding the same…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (901+ words) The proposed UK social media ban for under 16s means brand owners will need to adjust their marketing strategies and find new ways to connect with young consumers, say PR, communications and marketing specialists working in the licensing space. The new…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (696+ words) Dads are in for a treat this weekend at the latest data predicts a last-minute spending splurge to placate the pampered pops. Brits are expected to spend "1. 32billion on cards, gifts, alcohol and experiences making the most of their dads " but…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (339+ words) Going back to uni has paid off for International Cards & Gifts with two exciting new designs for the spring 2027 collection thanks to hard-working students. The publisher teamed up with Arts University Bournemouth to give illustration degree students insight into the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (319+ words) There will be a new face on the Card Gains stand at PG Live as the buying group is introducing business development manager Darren Ingram. But he might be familiar to some as he's been around the industry for some…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (510+ words) It's time to get loud and proud again, celebrating the diversity and inclusivity of the greetings industry with the GCA's now annual Pride In London celebration. There are 50 places up for grabs to take part in the parade through the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (488+ words) A week today and we'll all be enjoying the PG Live bubble as the only dedicated greeting card trade show opens its doors. London's Business Design Centre is the place, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3 June, are the dates for the annual…...