GCA CEO speaking about the importance of greeting cards at the National Federations of Sub-Postmasters annual Conference
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GCA ensures industry voice heard over postal services
A summary current issues which the GCA is concerned could adversely affect both greeting card consumers and GCA members
GCA lobbying updates
Update on GCA lobbying Government on behalf of the industry in March 2023
GCA Royal Mail/Ofcom Updates 2022- Feb 2023
GCA’s work on behalf of the industry in response to the ongoing situation at Royal Mail.
GCA attend Trade Associations meeting at Stationers’ Hall
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...
A new generation of Royal Mail Stamps coming to an envelope near you
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
Latest Brexit updates that affect the Greeting Card Industry.
Greeting card media coverage Christmas 2022
Christmas 2022 has seen lots of coverage of
GCA representing the industry at the Houses of Parliament
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
Links to support for small businesses from Government, local councils and others to help business growth.
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 Graduate Open Call 2022
Learn more about our 2022 GCA Graduate Open Call and meet selected illustration graduates from three Universities
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.
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.
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.
British Veterinary Association #BreedtoBreathe campaign
Details of the British Veterinary Association’s media campaign for the responsible portrayal of pets.
GCA Market Report 2021
The 2021 GCA Market Report
Black History Month
Black History Month in October gives us an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the increasing variety of greeting cards available celebrating Black history.
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
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.
Design a card for Black History Month in Sainsbury’s
Design a greeting card for Black History Month to be featured in Sainsbury’s this October!
Progressive Greetings Live is back on!
After a forced year off, the highly anticipated dedicated greeting card trade show is back, and the excitement is growing.
GCA meeting with under-secretary of state Paul Scully MP
The GCA is involved in quarterly meetings with Paul Scully MP, secretary of state for small businesses. Issues raised by GCA members are added to the agenda for government response. The meetings are hosted by the Indie Retail Confederation, a group of trade...