GCA Members in the News & Industry Updates
GCA Looks Westward to Denver for New Executive Director and Management Team: https://www.greetingcard.org/gca-looks-westward-to-denver-for-new-executive-director-management-team/
Thinking of You Week Returns:
- https://stationerytrends.com/news/thinking-of-you-week-begins-september-21/
- https://www.giftsanddec.com/trending-gifts/stationery/thinking-of-you-week-is-coming-soon/
- https://giftshopmag.com/news/thinking-of-you-week-and-gca-invite-retailers-publishers-to-celebrate/
- https://museumsandmore.com/news/thinking-of-you-week-and-gca-invite-retailers-publishers-to-celebrate/
Gifts & Decorative Accessories compiled a list of their favorite gifts for teachers this season, including a card from GCA member, LovePop: https://www.giftsanddec.com/photo-galleries/a-gifts-for-teachers/
NY NOW launched Digital Market this month: https://stationerytrends.com/news/ny-now-launches-its-digital-market-on-oct-3/
GCA member, the USPS, unveils new Forever stamp just in time for the upcoming holiday season: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2020/0924-usps-issues-holiday-delights-stamp.htm
The Washington Post: Who Needs Another Zoom Call? Why Sending Letters Might Help Your Loved Ones: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/letters-pandemic-depression-anxiety-help/2020/09/14/47b3bb3a-f3b1-11ea-b796-2dd09962649c_story.html
GCA Member Paper Source reports 935% increase in greeting card sales on their e-commerce site: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/greeting-cards-stimulate-connectivity-and-celebrations-301135653.html
Janie Valenica, GCA member & owner/founder of The Card Bureau, tells the story of how the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a fan of Valencia’s RBG-inspired cards and products: https://www.rollcall.com/2020/09/23/ruth-bader-ginsburg-greeting-cards/