Offered for sale is this exclusive Card Connection owned territory with a current turnover of over £114k generated from over 100 outlets. There is a good balance of National Accounts and independent stores which includes well-known brands like BP, Booker & CJ Lang to name but a few. Ayr is a town situated on the… Read more »

There’s nothing nicer than being full of the joys of spring! So why not spread a little of that good feeling to your loved ones with an uplifting Easter card from Card Connection?

If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity in the home counties, the only way is Essex!This well-established franchise territory stretches from the prime commuter towns of Bishop Stortford and Harlow in the West, through the major population centres of Chelmsford and Colchester all the way up to the to South Suffolk in the North. Here… Read more »

Sunday 10th March is Mother’s Day. A day when we get to thank our mums in some small measure for all the masses of stuff they’ve done for us. A little folded card with a nice design and some lovely sentiment goes a surprisingly long way to let them know how much we appreciate them.This… Read more »

In today’s hectic world we rarely say “I love you” nearly as often as we should. Thankfully, there’s a lovely tradition that every February 14th on Valentine’s Day, couples everywhere have the perfect excuse to make a special effort to show their love for one another. With a wide range of greeting cards that help… Read more »

If you’re considering investing in a franchise, our Norwich territory will give you a guaranteed income from Day 1. Having been run diligently by Card Connection’s longest serving franchisee who is now looking to retire, you’ll benefit from his decades of hard work in developing this area.Stretching from Hunstanton in the west, right across the… Read more »

As members of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) Card Connection have once again supported the ‘Festive Friday’ initiative, which took place on Friday 1st December. This is a special day for everyone in the card industry (and all lovers of cards) to send their Christmas cards and continuing to enjoy them as part of the… Read more »

Many acts of kindness go unnoticed, which is how they’re intended. But it’s always wonderful to hear the difference a little kindness can bring to so many. Our wonderful Berkshire franchisees Colin and Penny, kindly donated wrapping paper to the Royal Berkshire hospital, who every year ensure that each of their 900 patients receives a… Read more »

As if Christmas wasn’t busy enough for all Card Connection’s franchisees, as they work as tirelessly to make sure they get all their seasonal card displays into their customers’ stores, one franchisee is going even further! On top of his existing Shrewsbury/Stoke on Trent territory, franchisee Simon Parker is now bringing his merchandising magic the… Read more »

When Card Connection’s biggest customer in Scotland CJ Lang, bought ScotFresh, another of its larger Scottish customers, Andrew Henderson, Regional Sales Manager of greeting cards supplier Card Connection had reason to feel reassured. “We’ve been successfully supplying cards to Scotfresh for many years, it’s purchase by our largest Scottish retail partner allows us to maintain… Read more »

Alison Goddard has completed  another grueling challenge for a very worthy cause. She has taken part in the Cancer Research October Skipping Challenge, doing 100 skips a day. Alison advised that she was pleased to confirm that she had completed 100 skips for each day of October!  “Not as easy as I thought, definitely harder… Read more »

Card Connection greeting cards are purchased in local convenience stores and service stations across the United Kingdom and Ireland, then sent the length and breadth of the Isles and beyond. It’s no surprise then, that the company covers the same distance as its cards to promote their range of cards, gift bags and gift wrap…. Read more »

Hot mince pies, cold snowy landscapes, festive wreaths and bright shiny baubles – all signs that we’ve started counting down those shopping days to Christmas!  They’re also some just some of the lovely Christmas card designs now on offer from Card Connection, perfect for helping you celebrate this magical time of year.      … Read more »

Andrew Henderson our Scottish Regional Sales Manager attended the UWS (United Wholesale Show) in Glasgow. Andrew was kept busy and gained a number of  strong leads in addition to numerous other enquiries.    

We are excited to introduce our chosen winner of the competition to design a birthday card,  Claire Brown who is a  first year Graphic Design and Illustration student at the University of the Creative Arts in Farnham. Claire Brown was the designer behind the winning entry, congratulations to Claire! Claire used some fantastic mark-making and… Read more »

Greeting card franchisor Card Connection had their tongue firmly in their cheek as they borrowed the theme of a much-loved TV show for their recent annual conference.  Play Your Cards Right drew huge audiences during its 14-year stint in the 1980’s & 90’s. The theme was just perfect for the company’s latest sales drive, and… Read more »

Three months into her new join role as CEO of greeting card publishers UK Greeting and Chairman of Card Connection, Ceri Stirland is feeling pretty pleased with the state of the UK’s greetings card market. “Consumer participation in greeting cards is at an all-time high,” she explains, “with our latest research tracker report showing 94%… Read more »

Although no two dads are the same, pretty much all of them are when it comes to appreciating getting a nice card on Father’s Day. This year that falls on Sunday 18th June. Because all dads are different, Card Connection have a 60 brilliant card designs in all kinds of styles to make sure there’s… Read more »

A celebration of rebirth and the world around us springing back to life after the dark Winter months, Easter is the perfect excuse to share some joy by sending an Easter card from Card Connection.         

Wedding bookings are still running high as the backlog of cancelled and postponed weddings due to the Covid pandemic continues to be nibbled away at. To help these couples celebrate, Card Connection have some lovely brand-new wedding card designs to make the happy couple’s special day just that little bit happier! 

If you really think a lot about your mum, then you should really think a lot about exactly what card you should give her for Mother’s Day. This year, you’ve only got until Sunday 19th March to find exactly the right card.  Fortunately, help is at hand because Card Connection have spent lots and lots… Read more »

When Tony Nolan bought into a Card Connection greeting card franchise, he was in an excellent potion to understand fully what he was getting himself into. “I was doing part-time merchandising for one of their current franchisees who was looking to downsize by selling half of his area, so it was a real case of… Read more »

On Tuesday, four members of the Card Connection creative team spent the morning sharing knowledge and insight about the greeting card industry with first year students at Farnham UCA. Not only were we there to talk about designing greetings cards, but also to set a live brief to the students – with the best design… Read more »

Every February 14th Card Connection try to offer you loads of very different ways to be able to show your other half that you love them. This year we’ve pulled out all the stops to really make sure there’s something that’s just right for every loved-up person out there! So, whether you want some heartfelt… Read more »

There’s been significant change in the leadership team at Card Connection recently. Managing Director Michael Johnson has left the business after 22 Years, with Sales Director Graham Staff stepping up to be the new MD. “It’s an exciting time for Card Connection. As an established business model with years of great process and procedure in… Read more »

Wrapped around the South and East of Manchester, this Card Connection territory includes a number of sizable well-known towns and large villages and so is, for the right person, ripe for development, in terms of sales growth. At the centre of this territory, and home of the famous Hovis Bakery, is Macclesfield, with a population… Read more »

If you’re considering investing in a franchise, this is a rare opportunity to purchase one that will give you a guaranteed income from Day 1. Known as simply ‘Worthing’ within this Card Connection franchise network, this area covers much more than just that! Served by the M27 in the West and the A27 into the… Read more »

Card Connection’s range of Greeting cards play a big part in helping people to celebrate Christmas, but when the festivities are over, the company also wants to be able to celebrate their efforts in facilitating the recycling process of its products, too. “Sustainability is a key part of a company acting responsibly and we take… Read more »

Card Connection franchisee Brian Spilman has a track record for making the best of a situation. Way back in 2006, as the Finance Director of a computer services company that was bought out, he made a bold move of using money from his share options to invest in the Card Connection franchise for Leeds. Brian… Read more »

Gift bag sales continue to astound greeting card publisher Card Connection. This quick ‘grab and go’ way to present a gift has grown in popularity over the past few years, but just when everyone thought sales couldn’t get any stronger, they have been proved wrong, time and time again! Its’s testament to the strength of… Read more »

Card Connection Chesterfield franchisee Kochchu Udayan has been on a mission. It’s a mission to constantly bring the very best card designs to his customers, and Kochchu loves the special details and caring touches found on Card Connection’s Handmade range of cards. The beautiful designs typically have a mixture of striking foil finishes, embossing, attractive… Read more »