We would like to invite GCA publisher members to join us at Loxleys, Sheffield for our first northern production workshop, a day of insight into greeting card production. With 170 years of experience in printing, Loxleys have earned its reputation as a greeting card specialist, producing over 100 million cards a year. Loxleys have a...
Spring Fair takes place from first Sunday in February at the Birmingham NEC. There are thousands of exhibitors showcasing ranges of products including giftware, design-led products, pictures and prints, jewellery, collectibles, china and glass, furniture, home furnishings, housewares, stationery and of course greeting cards. There’s a special section in the greeting card hall called GCA Debut...
Valentine's Day cards are the unsung heroes of February, bravely bearing the weight of our romantic aspirations on their papery shoulders. They're like love's little messengers, fluttering through letterboxes and into hearts with all the subtlety of Cupid's arrow (minus the risk of accidental injury). Historically, these cards have been the go-to method for expressing...
The GCA’s Dragons Speed Dating is a fantastic opportunity to meet key retail buyers! Publishers get the opportunity to have a 10 minute meeting with 3 different buyers, one national account, one small group and one independent. Publishers can also submit up to 3 cards for each of the 18 buyers' goodie/sample bags. Find out...
London Stationery Show is dedicated to writing and paper products, featuring the biggest selection of writing and paper products from around the world. Targeted at stationery and gift buyers, exhibitors include 150+ of the biggest UK and international names alongside exciting new brands.
Progressive Greetings Live is organised by Max Exhibitions Ltd, sister company to Max Publishing who publish the Trade Magazine Progressive Greetings. This show is fully dedicated to greeting cards and takes place in June at the Business Design Centre. GCA members receive special reduced rates on stands at this show.
Home and Gift is held each July in Harrogate in a combination of hotels, exhibition halls and marquees all within walking distance of the town centre and each other. Over 775 exhibitors showcase ranges of products including general giftware, design-led products, home and decorative accessories, stationery, greeting cards, pictures and prints, jewellery, collectibles, china and...
*Noted+Gifted is card and gift tradeshow organised by the US GCA. *Noted brings together the US greeting card community and gives attendees a chance to connect with one another, discover new products, and celebrate the diversity of greeting cards and the people behind them. *Noted events kick off with the prestigious Louie Awards ceremony, UK GCA members wishing to...
Autumn Fair is the sister event to Spring Fair, and largely follows the same format but is a smaller show. It takes place over four days from the first Sunday in September, again at the NEC Birmingham. There is a reduced rate Debut area in the greetings hall, operated in association with the GCA, to give first time...
Top Drawer takes place in Spring (January) and Autumn (September). The shows focus on design-led gifts and accessories, featuring a wide range of products including greeting cards and gift stationery, jewellery, gifts, toiletries, home accessories, soft furnishings and children’s products. Please let us know if you’re exhibiting so we can include you in any show initiatives...
Thinking of You Week is a special week that harnesses the emotional power of greeting cards to create a wave of love, caring and happiness. Sending and receiving handwritten notes and cards can have a positive impact on our well-being and mental health. Connect with your loved ones, friends, and acquaintances by sending a card, handmade or...
Glee is the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show, takes places in June at the NEC Birmingham. The show celebrates the growing demands of gardening and outdoor living across nine future-focused show sectors, including Home, Gift & Clothing, Plants, Outdoor Entertaining, plus thousands of products across Garden Care, Landscaping & Garden Decorations, Food...
Held annually in October, Brand Licensing Europe is the leading event for licensing and brand extension. Exhibitors at Brand Licensing Europe showcase their images, artwork, designs, brands and characters to an audience of around 4300 European retailers, licensees and promotional marketers who are actively seeking new licensing opportunities.
Sending Halloween cards is a spook-tacular way to connect with friends and family. It's like casting a happy little spell that delivers smiles right to their postboxes. Plus, it's a boo-tiful tradition that can make your loved ones feel gourd-geous inside and out. And let's be honest, who wouldn't want to receive a card with...
Sending Christmas cards each year is like the annual roll call for your social circle; it's a festive way to say, "Hey, I haven't forgotten you... yet!" It's a tradition that combines the joy of getting something in the mail that isn't a bill with the thrill of a yearly pop quiz: "Do I remember...