2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Thinking of You Week! This annual event, which takes place the 3rd week in September, was born at a UK Greeting Card Association (GCA) Council Meeting and launched in September 2014! Thinking of you week was inspired by the...
The 2024 annual GCA Conference and AGM will be held in Bristol on Thursday 19th September 2024 at the Bristol Harbour Hotel.
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
#Cardmitment Toolkit for everyone to use to remind people of the joy of sending and receiving Christmas cards
Showcase your cards in the Thinking of You Week gallery – Members only!
Festive Friday 2024 is on the 29th of November. This is the date when everyone in the greeting card industry posts their Christmas cards! Our #Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards, and continuing to enjoy them as...
Details of trade fairs held throughout the year with significant sections dedicated to greeting cards.
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
****** Press Release 29th May 2024 The UK’s Greeting Card Association (GCA) today issued the following statement following the formal announcement that the boards of EP Group and IDS, the owner of Royal Mail, had agreed a takeover deal. GCA chief executive officer...
*********Press release 24th May 2024 The UK’s Greeting Card Association (GCA) today reacted to Ofcom’s announcement that it had opened a formal investigation into Royal Mail’s quality of service performance in 2023/24[1]. GCA chief executive officer said: “Our members...
Following the huge success of Pride in London last year where we handed out over 10,000 greeting cards to the cheering crowds, we’re delighted to announce that we’re doing it all again… TWICE!
Press release from the GCA: Greeting Card Association asks government to make six-point ‘Cardmitment’ pledge to protect postal services
Join in our campaign to share the joy of card sending, and protect our postal service.
**** Press release Wednesday 15th May 2024 The UK’s Greeting Card Association (GCA) issued the following statement in reaction to theannouncement that EP Group had made a revised cash offer for IDS and the Royal Mail. GCA chief executive officer Amanda Fergusson...
Earlier this month the Greeting Card Association provided Ofcom with a detailed response to proposals to weaken the ‘Universal Service Obligation’ (USO) by cutting back letter deliveries to five or even three days per week and giving Royal Mail freedom to raise...
Improving the quality of postal services in the UK is vital for keeping people connected and maintaining their mental health, says family owned business Raspberry Blossom
****PRESS RELEASE 8th April 2024 As a local business that has grown to over 20 employees and has exported greetings cards to countries around the world, Paper Salad Publishing is one of the North West’s great success stories. But owners are concerned about the...
Press release issued Wednesday 3rd April 2024
GCA’s respond to Ofcom’s review on behalf of the industry. The Future of the Postal Service Consultation April 2024
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
The 2024 Father’s Day Toolkit contains downloadable resources and POS to help with online and offline marketing.
GCA Local events bring together our members in small meet ups. They are informal and organised by local members in each area.
GCA meet with Ofcom to share an insight into our industry and the impact postal service levels and price increases are having on our 500 members across the country.
A look at the origins of Mother’s Day, with facts and figures.