Progressive Greetings Worldwide

Progressive Greetings Worldwide is the sole monthly magazine dedicated to the greeting card industry on a global scale. Its exceptional quality, including well-organized pages, appealing design, and engaging content, makes it one of the most widely read trade publications among its audience.

International, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

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Ranking

Global

#2390865

United Kingdom

#252946

Business and Consumer Services/Publishing and Printing

#322

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Articles

Picking positivity at PG Live

4 days ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton |Jakki Brown

Jayne and Kevin Brooking are making the most of their Retas finalist status for their store Occasional Cards & Gifts with a customer initiative to spread the love. “Throughout June we’re running a competition to celebrate being Retas finalists in the south-west category and to give something back to our customers,” explained Jayne.
In, maybe and out - Jellycat letters ignite response

4 days ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton |Jakki Brown

As more royal support for Jellycat’s cute plush products has been revealed, the company behind the craze caused consternation this week by giving some independent retailers official stockist status, telling others they’re still in the club but need to up their game – and delisted 8% of indies.
Retailers reveal PG Live top picks

1 week ago | pgbuzz.net | Jakki Brown

Less than a fortnight after PG Live 2025 ended, the show’s fairy godmother and sales manager Tracey Arnaud told PG Buzz: “The re-bookings for PG Live are off the scale, unprecedented in the show’s 17-year history!“I’m so happy that it worked so well for so many of our lovely exhibitors, who really pulled out the stops with their products and approach for the show this year.
Home move pays dividends

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton |Jakki Brown

Three years and a £10million investment have seen UK Greetings reshore 75% of its everyday greeting card production, and the hard work has paid off with industry recognition for distribution and manufacturing director Steven Nagy. Steven has just been named the Inspiring Leader in the prestigious Manufacturer Top 100 Awards, part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week held at Birmingham’s NEC last week.
Confetti showers for Andrew and Rich

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

Confetti is an integral part of any wedding so for Deva Designs MD Andrew Maddock-Neill and his new husband Rich it was made even more special as they were showered with the own-brand biodegradable petal version. At a magical weekend event in Portmeirion just a few days before Andrew had to get the gift wrap specialist’s stand set up for PG Live, the couple cemented their 18-year relationship by tying the knot.
Ohh Deer x Seedlings

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

The seed of an idea has germinated into a full-blown partnership between Ohh Deer and American brand Seedlings, bringing its range of cards with plantable envelopes to the UK. Just launched at PG Live, the collaboration has already proved successful: “They were nearly in every order we took at the show, which is incredible,” Ohh Deer MD and co-founder Mark Callaby told PG Buzz.
Ignacio Lopez unveiled as The Retas host

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

There’s a rootin’ tootin’ new cowboy in town ready to lead the fun at The Retas Awards as Spanish-Welsh comedian Ignacio Lopez has been lassooed as this year’s host. As part of his warm-up for no less than 17 gigs at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Cardiff-based Ignacio will be gracing the stage at the Champagne lunch and afternoon ceremony on Thursday, 3 July, at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Clintons in the pink

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

Clintons is in the pink as the first of the new-look stores has been unveiled by owners Cardzone, after 15 months of working on turning around the long-time greetings retailer.
£10,000 retail makeovers up for grabs

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

A £10,000 retail business transformation is up for grabs as Autumn Fair has joined forces with SaveTheHighStreet.org to offer indies a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The pair launched Retail Makeover Mission on Tuesday, 10 June, aimed at revitalising independent retail and to act as a catalyst for High Street regeneration across the UK, which can be seen in the video below.
Written in the cards…

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Ian Downes

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes spent a productive two days at PG Live last week where he was reminded that greeting cards can be a foundation stone for a licensing programme…Progressive Greetings Live seemingly had a greetings card for every occasion or sentiment except a Well Done On A Successful Trade Show design. PG Live is a well curated and focused trade show celebrating all things greeting cards and some more – there were giftware, calendar and stationery companies in attendance.