Category: Features
Valentine’s: Lucky in Love
These Valentine’s, Galentine’s and St. Patrick’s finds set an enticing first-quarter stage. Help your customers express themselves with a broad array of romantic finds.
PS: Book Lovers’ Delights
As more and more stores realize the power of books in merchandise mixes, they also discover the add-on potential of these pieces.
Summer #ATLMKT Report
Walking through Atlanta is a stimulating survey of trends to come. Here’s a selection of standouts.
On Display Fall
This product round-up from around the industry was shown in the Fall 2019 issue of Stationery Trends
Town & Country
A troll attack renews one retailer’s love of America — and her community. What began as a regular summer day for Suzanne Loesch, owner of the Ithaca, New York, store Mockingbird Paperie, quickly went awry. At that point, she was still unaware that a member of a pro-Trump Facebook page had posted a photograph of one of the Sapling Press anti-Trump cards in her shop — and her business was in its 30,000+ followers’ sights.
Catching up with Lesley J. Upson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
In 2018 when Lesley Upson won the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award, she worked as a graphic designer for PSA Essentials. She is now a 13-year veteran in the industry and continues to work for PSA Essentials and Gift Shop reached out to Upson to see what has transpired in her life since winning the award.
An Event to Remember
Eventually I began planning the actual Bat Mitzvah of my real daughter, Veronica. And while the invitation was important, this was just one element among many!
Simply Captivating
When it comes to stationery, authenticity immediately sets offerings apart. Clean designs echo our desire for organized spaces, yet the air of retro still exhibits appeal. Keep reading for more design insights into the current consumer mindset.
Editor’s Letter Fall 2019: Stationery Shop Talk
Welcome to our annual Design Issue! Long-time readers know this is my favorite issue to edit since with this, I get to dissect not just current visual trends, but why we may be seeing them at this moment in time.
Paging Gift Books
pucciManuli, a children’s store in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, had heard about a dance performance based on the kids’ book “What Do You Do With an Idea?” being staged in Philadelphia. She figured she might as well make the most of the opportunity and decided to host a series of events: Kohs partnered with publisher Compendium to host a book signing with author Kobi Yamada and even invited the dancers to the store.
State of Paper: A Maker’s Market
This past May, in the State of Paper series, we surveyed vendors to see what they produce, how they sell it, and what their challenges are. We found a thriving, diverse industry — and better yet, one with a social conscience.
Party Product to Help Beguile Customers
Forget everything you’ve ever thought or learned about the party category! There are some must-haves for customers and retailers have an opportunity to create a total party package solution.
Industry Profile: Jennifer and Ron Rich
Oblation Papers & Press is a stationery shop, urban paper mill, letterpress printer all combined into one commonality; a passion for paper. Stationery Trends discussed some fun topics with Jennifer and Ron Rich, founders of Oblation Papers & Press.
Summer 2019 Stationery Product on Display
This product round-up from around the industry was shown in the Summer 2019 issue of Stationery Trends and features a variety of product now available for retailers.
What’s in the Cards: Hanukkah 2019
In 2019, Hanukkah falls from December 22 to 30, so set aside a spot for greeting card offerings that celebrate the miracle of the season!
Planners Make Great Gifts
Planners have done so much more than give new attention to the stationeryand gift categories. In the glow of their popularity, complementary product categories such as agendas, list pads and notepads have been completely revitalized and reinvigorated.