82-83.qxp_Grid 21/12/2021 13:24 Page 2
PG ASKED A SELECTION OF RETAILERS FOR THEIR BEST SELLERS. Mary Singleton-Jones, owner of Panda Cards. A long established well loved card shop in the centre of St Albans. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Woodmansterne
National Trust; RSPB
“Among the company’s best blank ranges.”
Humour
Dean Morris Rosie Made a Thing
Generally Generally
“Laugh out loud humour.” “Her cards just seem to hit the mark.”
Adult Ages
Five Dollar Shake
Generally
“They sell incredibly well and add sparkle to my shop.”
Children’s
Woodmansterne
Kids Ages
“These do very well for us.”
Illustration and Art
Simon Drew
Generally
Woodmansterne
Sanderson
“The wit combined with fabulous illustrations make this a favourite.” “Just lovely.”
Giftwrap
Glick
Wraps, bags etc
“A lovely addition to our shop’s selection.”
Ancilliaries
Alison Gardiner Caltime
Advent calendars Advent calendars
“So beautiful.” “My customers find it hard to choose.”
Above: A design from Woody’s RSPB range. Right: The distinctive touch of Simon Drew.
Joanna Georgiou, owner of The Ark, Stoke Newington. A card and gift shop in a popular north London enclave. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Neon Tiger
Generally
Madame Treacle
Generally
Sally Scaffardi
Flora Fest
“Beautiful artwork and use of colour make these cards brilliant sellers.” “Vintage images used in a unique way - vibrant and charming.” “A floral range in a contemporary style and colour palette.”
Bettie Confetti Raspberry Blossom
Wedding & Anniversary Whimsical
“Brilliant - humorous and unsentimental.” “Luxurious - bold images with gold foiling.”
Paper Bird
Generally
Rosie Made a Thing
Babble
“The quirky cats and dogs artworks are a favourite.” “Relatable humour with diverse characters.”
Art
Njeri Illustarted
Local scenes
“A fab localised range.”
Children’s
Tache Paper Salad
Animal Numbers Jamboree
“Top sellers for us.” “The ages are doing brilliantly - vibrant colour and gender neutral.”
Giftwrap
Glick
Paper Salad
“The roll wraps and gift bags stand out from the crowd!”
Occasions
Humour
82
PROGRESSIVE GREETINGS WORLDWIDE
Top: A Neon Tiger design. Above: A localised art scene from Njeri Illustrated.