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Retailer Sarah Laker shares her top tips for selling into indies

Feb 2, 2023 | Sales & Distribution Support

Award willing indie, Sarah Laker, shares the key things she’s looking from all her suppliers, and her top tips for building your business with independent retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion in the greeting card industry

Jan 30, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion

This blog charts the progress of highlighting and encouraging diversity in the UK greeting card industry. A vibrant and diverse industry with an eclectic mix of cards celebrating nearly every possible occasion.

GCA attend Trade Associations meeting at Stationers’ Hall

Jan 26, 2023 | News & Insights

GCA CEO Amanda Fergusson attended the annual Trade Association Winter Event at Stationers' Hall. This Stationers' Company event brings together trade associations linked to the communications, printing and media industries. Held at Stationers Hall, the trade...

Sustainability in the Card Industry – Little Green Paper Shop

Jan 26, 2023 | Environment

GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Little Green Paper Shop are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.

A new generation of Royal Mail Stamps coming to an envelope near you

Jan 21, 2023 | News & Insights

Royal Mail will be adding barcodes to stamps this year as part of a new innovation.

Brexit – what you need to know and latest updates

Dec 31, 2022 | News & Insights, Brexit

Latest Brexit updates that affect the Greeting Card Industry.

Greeting card media coverage Christmas 2022

Dec 19, 2022 | News & Insights

Christmas 2022 has seen lots of coverage of

A call for Age Friendly cards!

Dec 15, 2022 | Diversity and Inclusion

Information from Better Birthday’s campaign to encourage the celebration of age; asking for a reimagining of aging and ageism.

FSC® & Greeting Card Publishing

Dec 14, 2022 | Environment

How to ensure your cards are printed on paper that supports responsible forestry.

Using social media as a driver for sales

Nov 27, 2022 | Marketing Support

Top tips for using social media to drive sales in your business. Which platforms to use, and when to use them.

Sustainability in the Card Industry – G . F Smith

Nov 1, 2022 | Environment

GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what G.F Smith are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.

Meet the member – Littledart Fulfilment Limited

Nov 1, 2022 | Meet The Member

In this edition of Meet The Member we speak to William Martin of Littledart Fulfilment, a GCA Supplier member. What's the name of your company? Littledart Fulfilment Limited When was the company first set up? 2021 Where is your business based? Witheridge, Devon, The...

GCA representing the industry at the Houses of Parliament

Oct 20, 2022 | News & Insights

GCA CEO Amanda Fergusson attended the Genesis Senate at the Houses of Parliament this week, flying the flag for the greeting card industry and speaking about the challenges we are currently facing. Karen Finegold, Amanda Fergusson and Tina Knight Westminister Hall The...

Government Help to Grown Campaign & other support available

Oct 20, 2022 | News & Insights, Brexit

Links to support for small businesses from Government, local councils and others to help business growth.

Greeting Card Association Conference and AGM 2022

Oct 6, 2022 | News & Insights, GCA Events

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

Oct 3, 2022 | Marketing Support

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...