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PG ASKED A SELECTION OF RETAILERS FOR THEIR BEST SELLERS. Serge Sumerling, co-owner of Nor, Norwood. A bijou card and gift shop in a south London suburb. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Pigment
“Great for female birthdays.”
Caroline Gardner
Alice Scott; Fleet Street Generally
The Art File
Vertigo
“Design-led with a contemporary feel which appeals to 20-50 year old London gentlemen.”
Humour
Sally Scaffardi Design
Only Bloking
“Really good puns, often with a fun sporty twist.”
Photographic
U Studio
Generally
“Great…I do feel though that there should be more choice for photographic cards.”
Children’s
The Pop Out Card Co
Generally
Right: The Pop Out Card Company adds another dimension to cards!
Caroline Gardner
Ages
“They allow the child to make the character on the card.” “Lovely cards.”
Giftwrap
Glick
Generally
Male Right: One of many pun-ny designs from Sally Scaffardi’s Only Bloking range.
“This brand has a following from our customers.”
“Selling well as its products appeal across the board.”
Julianne Moore, director of MiMi, Hartley Wintney and Wokingham. A duo of boutiques selling cards, gifts and clothing in a Hampshire village and Berkshire market town. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Five Dollar Shake
Generally
Right: A male orientated design from Laura Darrington’s Glow Collection.
Janie Wilson
Super Duper Ooh La La
Laura Darrington
The Glow Collection
Two Little Monkeys Dandelion Stationery
Generally Generally
Peartree Heybridge The Eco-friendly Card Co Woodmansterne Ginger Betty
Camilla & Rose Billy Showell
Kali Stileman
Little Letters
Adult ages
Wendy Jones-Blackett
Stars
Right: One of Billy Showell’s delectable floral creations from The Eco-friendly Card
Hearts Designs
Mad Dots
Giftwrap
Artebene
Rollwrap
“Hand-embellished with diamanté etc make them special for birthdays.” “A colourful, vibrant and fabulous illustrated card range.” “Including embossed abstract designs which are popular with male customers.” “Perfect for all relations.” “Funny cards for most occasions. The new parent and ‘off to Uni’ cards are always so popular.” “Old fashioned humour that most people can relate to.” “Perfect for gardeners and lovers of the RHS. Often bought in multiples and framed.” “Dog scenes that are super cute.” “Gorgeous illustrations. Can’t wait for a children's book to be released.” “Miniature cards that are great as present tags too.” “The number is in the middle. So simple, but best sellers.” “The 18 and 21 male designs with their diamanté black ties are particularly popular.” “All colours, plain and patterned. Perfect for most occasions.”
Relations and Occasions
Humour
Art Photographic Children’s
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