Retail sales remained strong on a monthly basis and saw another year-over-year gain in September despite an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and continuing inflation, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “September retail sales confirm that even with rising interest rates, persistent inflation, political uncertainty and volatile global markets, consumers are spending for household priorities,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO of NRF. “As we enter the holiday season, shoppers are increasingly seeking deals and discounts to make their dollars stretch, and retailers a ..read more

A look at Carlson Craft’s holiday portfolio, online holiday collection and greetings catalog. (Image via Carlson Craft) {Sponsored} — Carlson Craft offers 4 convenient tools to make selling stationery and holiday cards easy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Selling holiday cards is going to be more important than ever this year because people and businesses are going to be looking for any and all ways to safely stay in touch with customers. Holiday cards are absolutely ideal, and here are 4 ways Carlson Craft makes it easy to successfully sell this holiday season! #1. The Online Store ..read more

{Sponsored} Greeting cards have always been a staple during the holidays and even a worldwide pandemic isn’t going to change that. In fact, it will only make the tradition stronger since sending greeting cards is a safe way to stay connected with family, friends, clients and employees. So the question is…are you ready to make the most of the 2020 holiday season? Now is the time to check out the brand new Holiday Collections by Carlson Craft with more than 60 captivating cards thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented in hard-case portfolios. Let’s walk through each collection and then dig ..read more

{Sponsored} Remember when gel pens came out? The young folk think gel pens have always existed but for the rest of us, seeing gel pens on store shelves for the first time was like coming home to a “My Little Pony” in your backyard! The colors were bright, bold and oh how they sparkled… even on colored papers. Pure magic. Now you understand how stationery geeks feel about White Ink, capitalized for a reason because White Ink has taken years to achieve. So what’s the difference? White Ink refers to a new printing technique able to achieve bright, fully saturated white printing on richly colored ..read more

Life affirming coral hue energizes and enlivens with a softer edge Pantone, provider of professional color standards and digital solutions for the design industry, today announced PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019, an animating and life-affirming shade of orange with a golden undertone. We get energy from nature. Just as coral reefs are a source of sustenance and shelter to sea life, vibrant yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment. In reaction t ..read more

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