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WHAT’S HOT? PG ASKED A SELECTION OF CARD RETAILERS FOR THEIR ‘HOT’ CARD SELLERS Sally Matson, owner of Red Card in Petworth, West Sussex. A true retailing beacon in the Petworth community. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Lucilla Lavender
Anna
Thinking of You
Rosanna Rossi Woodmansterne
Fiori Rosa Quentin Blake
Counting Stars
Daydream Believer
Cardmix (Woodmansterne) Dandelion Stationery Ohh Deer Rosie Made A Thing Green Pebble
Off The Leash
This flies out - simple graphics and to the point! Gorgeous colours and printing. The lockdown range is fab - iconic artwork and a wide range of sentiments. A beautiful range has lovely lockdowninspired thoughts. Rupert Fawcett’s designs have been huge sellers with the dog brigade. Our bespoke card has done especially well. Amazing foiling, embossing and fun words.
Belly Button Designs Deva Designs The Art File Counting Stars, Eco Chic, Lua and two local companies Powder
Giftbags Stop the Clock Designs Rollwrap Face masks
Humour
Art Giftwrap
Ancillary
Self-purchase
Words of Wisdom The Social Type Everything! Chris Williamson
Perfect scenes with dogs; could be anywhere around Petworth. Really beautiful and eye-catching bags.
Top: One of the lovely designs from Rosanna Rossi’s Fiora Rosa range. Above: A Chris Williamson design from Green Pebble.
I am forecasting face masks being the biggest stocking filler purchase.
Sunglasses
Victoria Robinson, owner of Wishes Cockermouth. A specialist card shop in a market town with a loyal local customer base. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Positivity
Hammond Gower
Piano
Male Birthday
UK Greetings
Geo
Everyday Birthday/ Occasions
Dandelion Stationery
Words of Wisdom
Paper Salad
Jumbo Jamboree
Relations and Occasions
IC&G
Across the board
Humour Art/Blank
Pigment Hallmark
Across the board CupCycling
Lola Design
Wildlife
Jonny Javelin
Velvet
Hallmark
Glimmer Shimmer
Eye-catching postcards with messages of friendship and support. In the run up to lockdown customers bought them in handfuls to ‘have in’. The cards are a great size, price point and just hits the spot for an open male birthday send. We bought a spinner full of a mix of different titles at Spring Fair and it has become a destination spinner with our customers. Customers like the larger size option and bright colours, and of course Paper Salad’s beautiful envelopes! Such brilliant everyday sellers for us across all titles and ranges. Beautiful cards with the perfect balance between traditional and looking fresh with a nod towards trends. A card for all different kinds of humour. Every day customers comment on how great this range made from recycled takeaway cups is. Animals and wildlife are very popular with our customers, and these are just stunning. A range we wouldn’t Top: A new Funny Works design from Pigment. Above: Hallmark’s CupCycling range is printed be without. on board made from recycled takeaway coffee cups. So sparkly and bold!
Adult Ages
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