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Greeting Card Association Conference and AGM 2022
A summary of the GCA 2022 annual Conference and AGM held at Notthingham Trent University, including the launch of the GCA Graduate Open Call.
GCA Market Report 2022
GCA Greeting Card Market Report 2022, which covers UK greeting card sales for single greeting cards in 2021 compared to 2020 is now available. 2021 was a year when the UK greeting card industry bounced back following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had resulted in...
GCA Graduate Open Call 2022
Learn more about our 2022 GCA Graduate Open Call and meet selected illustration graduates from three Universities
GCA Open Call, and the Secret to Creative Innovation and Succession Planning
GCA Open Call – an invitation to innovate and add value with design graduates.
Sustainability in the Card Industry – Hallmark
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Hallmark are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
Sustainability in the Card Industry – Windles Group
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Windles Group are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
Sustainability in the Card Industry – Danilo
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Danilo are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
Sustainability in the Card Industry – UK Greetings
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what UK Greetings are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
Making Tax Digital – When is it Happening?
Making Tax Digital will soon extend to the self-employed and include the introduction of quarterly tax returns. This GCA blog explains what’s happening and how to prepare.
History of Copyright in the UK
Archivist Dr Ruth Frendo, Stationers’ Hall, shares with the GCA the history of copyright in the UK
Cards for HM The Queen, for the Platinum Jubilee
The GCA linked up with PGLive to collect and deliver cards from the greeting card industry for HM The Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. This is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of our world-leading industry and ensure that HM receives a...
GCA sponsors the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2022 Henries
GCA sponsors the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2022 Henries.
GCA Podcast – David Hicks of Really Good
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
New Online Sales Tax proposal
GCA are keen to ensure that members voices are heard on the new proposed Online Sales Tax. Members are asked complete the survey.
Dragons Speed Dating 2022
Headlines and photos from our 2022 Dragons Speed Dating event.
New UKCA marking
Details on the changes to product marking for items previously subject to the CE marking from 1st January 2023
British Veterinary Association #BreedtoBreathe campaign
Details of the British Veterinary Association’s media campaign for the responsible portrayal of pets.
Victorian Cards, Crackers and Christmas Themes
Christmas cards have played a key part in the customs, themes and images of Christmas since Victorian times.
Festive Friday 2021!
Festive Friday is the 26th November. This is the day when everyone in the card industry, sends their Christmas cards! See here for our toolkit to promote this event in your community.
Plastic Packaging Tax
Information for the greeting card industry on the UK-wide Plastic Packaging Tax that comes into effect from April 1st 2022.
GCA Conference and AGM 14th Oct 2021
Latest details on the 2021 GCA annual Conference and AGM, to be held in Manchester on 14th October 2021
Thinking of You Week 2021
Thinking of You Week is the 3rd week of September. It’s an annual special week that harnesses the emotional power of greeting cards to create a wave of love, caring and happiness, led by the Greeting Card Association.
GCA partnership with the London Chamber Commerce and Industry
This GCA partnership extends our network and continues to build on the support we offer our members’ across the country.