industry news

• Prime Seating: Details of ‘One Good Chair’ 2010 Design Competition Revealed
  Posted Date: 03/08/2010
  Designers have until May 1 to create a chair that’s not only sustainable but also comfortable. more

• National Stationery Show to Host Launch of Butterfly Stamp
  Posted Date: 03/03/2010
  The U.S. Postal Service's new 64¢ stamp series, designed for square or irregular-shaped greeting cards, will debut at the NSS. more

• Madison Park Greetings Changes Name
  Posted Date: 03/03/2010
  New name, The Madison Park Group, better reflects growing number of diverse partners. more

show news

• Spring Gift & Home Market at the L.A. Mart Offers Fresh Products, Buyer Amenities
  Posted Date: 03/08/2010
  Buyers can learn how to get involved in the Shop Small Stores campaign at an informational session during the market. more

• January Chicago Market: Living and Giving Sees 22 Percent Increase in Attendance 
  Posted Date: 03/05/2010
  The market also boasted a 50 percent increase in temporary exhibitors, with 40 percent new to the January show. more

• National Stationery Show Welcomes Return of Key Leaders for Robust Market
  Posted Date: 03/03/2010
  Papyrus, Recycled Paper Greetings, The Gift Wrap Company, Universal Engraving, 
National Envelope and Mohawk Fine Papers are among vendors returning to show. more

editor’s corner

Good vibes and uplifted spirits seemed to be flowing free at the winter shows this season. Atlanta was hopping, New York buzzing, and even in Pennsylvania, 20 inches of snow couldn't keep buyers away from the Market Square show. Now let's keep all this good momentum going! Read on...