The GCA will be opening its doors to a wider membership after members voted resoundingly in favour of introducing an Associate Membership category at its EGM last week.The members voted in favour of the resolution by 40 votes for to five against including votes by proxy.This move will enable the GCA to represent the wider greeting card industry.Speaking in favour…
Royal Mail has now confirmed it’s begun trials to end Saturday second class delivery in a number of areas will extend those pilots to more locations next month. Even though Ofcom has not agreed to any changes to Royal Mail’s legal obligations under the USO, these trials will also reduce second class delivery to every…
As part of the GCA’s Cardmitment campaign to protect and promote the greeting card industry we have launched a parliamentary petition asking for parliamentary scrutiny of any planned changes to Royal Mail’s legal ‘Universal Service Obligations’. What is the Universal Service Obligation (USO)? The Royal Mail is the UK’s largest postal operator and also the…
This year marks a remarkable milestone in the world of trade shows as the Spring Fair celebrates it’s 75th anniversary. We share with you the latest information, discounts and marketing opportunities on this February 2025 trade show.
The GCA’s Cardmitment campaign to protect and promote the greeting card industry has reached nearly 35 million people across the UK in 2024! We have communicated our messages about the joy of sending, and receiving cards and the importance of a reliable and affordable postal service, via social media, in print and online news, and…
GCA’s response to the Department for Business and Trade for the Governments Industrial Strategy.
GPSR is new regulation brought in by the EU covering all products from 13 December 2024. This blog shares links and information to help navigate this new legislation.