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...
Learn how to thrive in the USA (the largest English speaking market) and how retailers buy and sell greeting cards in a country where department stores and fashion retailers don't (generally) sell cards and brokerage does not exist but you can sell your cards for higher prices than you can in UK (even allowing for...
Rosie Tate is co-owner and Director of Cath Tate Cards. Cath Tate Cards has been a prominent player in the greeting card market for the past four decades, established in 1982 by Rosie’s mother, Cath Tate. Their cards are sold across a wide range of shops, independent stores, chains and multiples and internationally to all...
Listen to brokers and brokered publishers share their experience and insights into brokerage, category management and planned displays.
This GCA Local event will be held in Milton Keynes and hosted by Jo Denning from Lovely Paper Stuff.
Mother's Day is the perfect time to shower our amazing mums (or mom, mam, ma, nana, grandma...) with love and appreciation. What better way to do that than with a delightful card that’s bursting with joy and affection? Imagine her smile as she opens a card filled with whimsical doodles, quirky stickers, and a heartfelt...
GCA Virtual Coffee Mornings are an opportunity to learn more about the greeting card industry, meet fellow GCA members, and hear from one of the GCA Council members. These session are 45-60 minutes and hosted by a different Council member each month. This month we are joined by Jakki Brown and Warren Lomax. Two of the...
GCA Lunch & Learn hosted by Aspin, in conversation with greeting card agent Richard Pass.
Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and celebration. What better way to spread that festive spirit than by sending a cheerful Easter card to your loved ones? Imagine the delight on their faces when they receive a card adorned with colorful eggs, playful bunnies, and springtime flowers, accompanied by a heartfelt message from you....
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.
Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the awesome dads who make our lives brighter and better. So, why not surprise your dad with a card that's as fantastic as he is? Picture his face lighting up as he reads a message filled with humor, love, and appreciation. Reminisce about those unforgettable dad jokes,...
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...