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SPRING + SUMMER MARKETS
The Sixth Sense
A fresh layout brings *Noted+Gifted to vibrant life
BY SARAH SCHWARTZ
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Direct from Costa Rica, HOLALOLA is just one exquisite maker to discover in person at *Noted+Gifted.
T
his April 17 and 18, the can't-miss spring stationery event
put on by the Greeting Card Association will come to
vibrant life in its sixth iteration at San Francisco's gorgeous
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. While favorite elements
such as its Art of the Card displays and award-winning Pitch
Program return, new for 2024 is the seamless incorporation of
gift exhibitors into " neighborhoods " within the floor layout for
a well-rounded, dynamic buying experience.
" It is exciting to see *Noted expand to include stationeryadjacent
gifts with Gifted: The Creative Gift & Home Expo, " said
GCA Executive Director Nora Weiser. " Buyers are looking for a
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show that is different, and *Noted+Gifted offers that, welcoming
them as valued members of our community. "
The festivities technically kick off Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30
p.m., with the 35th Annual Louie Award Ceremony + Reception.
Also new at the two-day event this year are several 20-minute
educational sessions. Don't miss mine Thursday at 1 p.m., as I sit
down with Stationery Trends Advisory Board Member Jennifer
Luna of Paper-Luxe. We'll have an open-ended discussion of
current challenges and opportunities within the stationery market.
Your adventure starts at greetingcard.org, and I hope to see
you there!

http://www.greetingcard.org

Spring 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spring 2024

Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents 2
Editor's Letter
Fresh Picks: All Afuzz
Cover Story: The Urge to Splurge
Retailer Profile: The Art of it All
What's in the Cards: Warm Weather, Warm Hearts
Spring + Summer Markets: The Sixth Sense
Spring + Summer Markets: Desk Game Strong
Spring + Summer Markets: Makers of Color
The GCA Desk: GCA Report Reveals Flawed USPS Data Practices
On Display
Show News
Event Calendar
Advertiser Index
P.S.: Planners + Journals
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Spring 2024 - Editor's Letter
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Spring 2024 - Fresh Picks: All Afuzz
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Spring 2024 - Cover Story: The Urge to Splurge
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Spring 2024 - Retailer Profile: The Art of it All
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Spring 2024 - What's in the Cards: Warm Weather, Warm Hearts
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Spring 2024 - Spring + Summer Markets: The Sixth Sense
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Spring 2024 - Spring + Summer Markets: Desk Game Strong
Spring 2024 - Spring + Summer Markets: Makers of Color
Spring 2024 - The GCA Desk: GCA Report Reveals Flawed USPS Data Practices
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Spring 2024 - On Display
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Spring 2024 - Show News
Spring 2024 - Event Calendar
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Spring 2024 - Advertiser Index
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Spring 2024 - P.S.: Planners + Journals
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