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.
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.
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...
The GCA annual Conference & AGM is a great opportunity to listen to inspirational speakers and learn about and discuss the key topics affecting our industry. The day includes lunch and coffee networking breaks. GCA Conferences are also a great opportunity to meet others in the trade and exchange news. We start the day with...