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PG ASKED A TRIO OF RETAILERS FOR THEIR BEST SELLERS Paul Cheshire owns &Quirky, a Retas Awards 2024 finalist in the historic market town of Berkhamsted – where the Anglo-Saxon leaders surrendered to William The Conqueror’s forces after the defeat at the Battle Of Hastings. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Robert James Hull
General
Bite Your Granny
General
Raspberry Blossom
Little Joys Mini Cards
Ohh Deer
Generally
“Animal-themed cards which are hand drawn and finished with a colourful pompom. With a pet and safari selection these are always a popular card.” “Fun cards with a kitsch and nostalgic design based on pop culture and old TV shows.” “Bright fun designs in a mini card, the colourful designs and die-cut design of dogs and cats are always good sellers.” “A fun, comedy selection of which sells very well.”
Kaart Blanche
True Legends
Lagom Design
Mini Cards
Whale & Bird
Forest Fr1ends
Objectables
Child Done This
Running With Scissors
General
Buddy Fernandez
Honesty
Heyyy Cards
Tiny & Terrific
Hutch Cassidy
Magic Party
Ricicle Cards
Under The Sea
Gift Wrappings
Penny Kennedy
Raspberry Blossom
“Following on from the bright world of Raspberry Blossom cards this range of colourful bags, wrap and tissue paper complement the style of cards.”
Gifts
Art Wow
Mugs and coasters
Lisa Angel
Match Box Tokens
“Pop culture icons which sell consistently well – although Taylor Swift is in the lead!” “Cute little porcelain figures which come in a matchbox featuring a cute title. Perfect for impulse purchase.”
Right: A Bite Your Granny’s kitsch design.
Occasions
Humour
Right: Forest Fr1ends naughty humour by Whale & Bird.
Children’s
“An innovative Belgian LGBTQ+ brand owned by Timo and Lars which features celebrity figures born in that month.” “A perfect little card for any occasion.” “Innocent-looking cards with Forest Friend figures, but feature hilarious wording which makes everyone chuckle.” “These cheeky cards feature kids’ drawings which look innocent but are not!” “Fun, quirky cards which aren't serious and bring a lot of laughs.” “A staple humour card with its simple design continues to make people laugh – and they’re local.” “These are bright, fun and nostalgic childhood themed age cards. In the design of childhood games and toys.” “Bright colourful cards which feature hand drawn illustrations of a selection of party animals.” “Lovely illustrated pictures of under the sea mermaids, fish and turtles. Finished with foil and lovely scalloped edging.”
Right: An Under The Sea card from Ricicle.
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