Please see below details on the support initiative from Temu, designed specifically to help GCA members protect their intellectual property more quickly and effectively. This follows the GCA pilot, ongoing conversations and a recent webinar the GCA held with Temu around copyright infringement on the Temu website. Many members have already used our step-by-step guide…
What is Festive Friday? Festive Friday is the day when everyone in the greeting card industry, and card lovers everywhere, send their Christmas cards. Receiving Christmas cards reminds people to send theirs; so Festive Friday starts the annual exchange of Christmas cards! Festive Friday 2026 is on Friday, 27th November! Why Festive Friday Matters Our #Cardmitment campaign…
Thinking of You Week is back for its 12th year, and it’s set to be the biggest and brightest yet! From 21 to 27 September, we’re inviting everyone to join in a nationwide wave of kindness by sending cards to friends, family, neighbours, and anyone who could use a little lift. Whether it’s a note of encouragement,…
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is thrilled to be back at Pride in London for the third year in a row!
GCA met with stakeholder groups who share our concerns to protect the interest of small businesses and High Street retailers.
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Following House of Common’s Business Select Committee calling in Royal Mail and Ofcom, and update on GCA’s work to protect our industry and promote card sending.
An estimated 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent (City & Guilds Index, 2025), a powerful reminder that one size never fits all. As the card industry looks to build a more sustainable and relevant future, it’s vital that we create products that truly reflect the people sending and receiving them. A growing number of…
Following on from the fantastic webinar recently hosted by Will Powell, founder of Future Shift, were pleased to share a deeper dive into the ideas he explored. Will has kindly expanded on his insights in this blog post, offering a clear and practical look at what B Corp really means for the greetings card industry the what, the how and…
Ricicle’s owner David Nichols-Rice went along to his local Girl guiding group to run a Card Club session with the Brownies. The 24 girls aged between 7-10 years old were working towards their ‘Kindness’ badge, and one of the example activities to earn their badge was creating a greeting card to send to someone. The…
Information about the annual GCA Conference and AGM
As we look ahead to the new year, sustainability continues to evolve from a “nice to have” into a core part of how greeting card businesses operate, trade and communicate. Regulatory expectations are shifting, consumer scrutiny is sharper, and sustainability is increasingly linked to long-term resilience rather than just environmental ambition. Drawing on recent UK…
As we wrap up another festive season, we’re thrilled to share the impact of the GCA’s ongoing mission: protecting and promoting the joy of card sending. This year again our efforts reminded millions of people why greeting cards matter—especially at Christmas. A Nationwide Conversation About Cards Our Cardmitment Campaign again captured attention across TV, radio, print,…
The GCA Council is pleased to announce that Ashton Duckitt, Strategic Account Director – High Street at UK Greetings, has joined the Council following the recent resignation of Darren Cave, UK Greetings’ Commercial Director and past GCA President. Darren served on the Council for six years, making a significant contribution to the industry. The Council…
GCA CEO Amanda Ferguson attended Royal Mail Christmas event at the House of Commons hosted by Adam Jogee MP The event brought together MPs, staff from the Department for Business & Trade, members of the Royal Mail leadership team, and posties from across the country. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the festive season…
COP30 in Belém (Brazil) ended with a fragile but important deal on 21st November 2025. It moves the Paris Agreement further into the “implementation” phase but leaves big gaps on fossil fuels and finance. This summary gives you a quick sense of what went well, what didn’t, and what you can do next. What Went Well at COP30 1. Shift from…
Card Club is a GCA initiative designed to inspire the next generation of card senders. Through fun, creative activities and classroom resources, Card Club helps children discover the joy of sending and receiving cards—building connection, kindness, and creativity along the way. One of the first schools to launch Card Club is Milverton Primary in Leamington…
Christmas has always been the most meaningful time of year for sending and receiving greeting cards — a moment to pause, reflect, reconnect and share kindness. At the GCA, we’ve long championed this British tradition, and this year we’re delighted to see Royal Mail placing greeting cards at the very heart of their major national…