Card and Gift Shops Industry Blogs

American Greetings News & Blog

Medium: Corporate news and blog from a major greeting card publisher; covers product launches, partnerships, trends, and brand storytelling relevant to card and gift retail.

https://corporate.americangreetings.com/ Readership: 300,000

Card & Gift Network

Medium: Trade blog and resource hub showcasing new products, maker spotlights, and marketing advice for the greetings and giftware sector.

https://cardandgiftnetwork.com/ Readership: 13,453

Faire Learning Hub

Medium: Retailer-focused blog featuring merchandising ideas, industry insights, and small-business resources for independent gift shops.

https://www.faire.com/blog/ Readership: 250,000

GCA Card Talk Blog

Medium: U.S. Greeting Card Association blog sharing advocacy, postal updates, industry stats, and member perspectives.

https://www.greetingcard.org/blog/ Readership: 5,000

Gift Shop Plus

Medium: B2B magazine site and daily blog with product trends, market coverage, and retailer how‑tos for specialty gift retailers.

https://giftshopmag.com/ Readership: 20,000

Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Medium: Century-old B2B title covering gift and decorative accessories; daily blog posts on shows, categories, and business intel.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/ Readership: 253,944

Giftware News

Medium: Trade news site for gifts, tabletop, stationery, and home accents; periodic blog updates and market coverage.

http://giftwarenews.com/ Readership: 3,000

Greeting Card Universe Community Blog

Medium: Community blog for designers and sellers on Greeting Card Universe; tips, industry news, and event coverage.

https://gcucommunity.com/ Readership: 15,000

Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration

Medium: Consumer-facing ideas hub from Hallmark with messages, DIYs, and card/gift inspiration that influence in‑store demand.

https://ideas.hallmark.com/ Readership: 2,380,000

Independent Retailer Magazine Blog

Medium: Magazine blog for general merchandise and gift retailers; features sourcing tips, trends, and wholesaler spotlights.

https://independentretailer.com/ Readership: 60,000

Oh So Beautiful Paper

Medium: Long-running design blog focused on stationery, invitations, and paper goods—popular with card buyers and shop owners.

https://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/ Readership: 100,000

OneCoast Blog

Medium: Wholesale rep group blog with vendor features, merchandising ideas, and seasonal assortments for gift retailers.

https://www.onecoast.com/blog/ Readership: 15,000

Paper Source Blog

Medium: National specialty retailer’s editorial site with DIYs, trend guides, and product ideas that inform gift and card assortments.

https://www.papersource.com/blog/ Readership: 150,000

PaperSpecs

Medium: Print and production‑focused blog with inspiration and technical tips for paper, printing, and packaging used in cards/gifts.

https://www.paperspecs.com/blog/ Readership: 20,000

PG Buzz

Medium: UK trade news site from Progressive Greetings magazine; daily coverage of greeting card retail, publishers, and awards.

https://www.pgbuzz.net/ Readership: 35,178

Progressive Greetings LIVE News

Medium: Tradeshow and industry platform’s news updates tied to Progressive Greetings; exhibitor and category highlights for buyers.

https://www.progressivegreetingslive.com/ Readership: 10,000

Retail Minded

Medium: Expert retail blog focused on indie boutiques and gift stores—merchandising, marketing, and operations advice.

https://retailminded.com/ Readership: 8,000

Stationery News

Medium: UK stationery trade news site (formerly Stationery Matters) with twice‑weekly e‑news; category trends and show coverage.

https://www.stationerynews.net/ Readership: 15,000

Stationery Trends

Medium: Trade magazine site and blog for the stationery and greeting card market—product trends, features, and retailer spotlights.

https://stationerytrends.com/ Readership: 47,813

The Paper Chronicles

Medium: Industry insider blog by editor Sarah Schwartz; trends, interviews, and product finds across cards and paper.

http://thepaperchronicles.com/ Readership: 12,000