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PG ASKED A GROUP OF RETAILERS FOR THEIR BEST SELLERS
Anne Barber, owner of In Heaven At Home, Market Harborough. A well loved card and gift shop in the heart of a Leicestershire market town. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Sarah Kelleher
General
“Our customers particularly love her floral cards with gold writing as they are happy, bright and cheerful.”
Relations & Occasions
Woodmansterne
Emma Bridgewater
“These cards cover all occasions and are very popular.”
Humour
Simon Drew
Spot The…
Iain Welch
Dogs range
Bold & Bright
Jeffrey & Janice
“These always generate lots of interest and comments!” “Our new favourite! Humour from a dog’s point of view.” “These make our customers laugh out loud.”
Children’s
Hype Associates
Mr Men and Little Miss
“Super popular!”
Adult Ages
Counting Stars Objectables
Haute Hippie Bin Cards
“Great for the ladies.” “These provide great amusement for the gents.”
Art
Deva Designs
Designers Guild
“The florals are beautiful and very classy.”
Cute
Raspberry Blossom
Mini Cats & Dogs
“Just the cutest.”
Photographic
Great British Card Co Woodmansterne
Wish You Were Here RSPB Hello Mr Magpie
“These are both great sellers.”
3D/Pop-Ups
Raspberry Blossom
3D Fold Outs
“Adorable!”
Gift Wrappings
Woodmansterne Deva Designs
Emma Bridgewater Double sided sheets
“It’s got to be these for creative wrapping of gifts.”
Gifts
S-C Brands Marmalade Of London
Miffy Luxury candles and diffusers
“Everyone loves Miffy.” “Our very favourite luxury candles and diffusers.”
Right: A bold and gold design from Sarah Kelleher.
Right: A Spot the… design from Simon Drew.
Right: Bin fun from Objectables.
Right: One of Raspberry Blossom’s cute cats. Far right: Woodmansterne’s Emma Bridgewater has it in the bag. Left: Miffy of Bon Ton from S-C Brands.
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