As preferred greeting cards supplier in over 370 Blakemore trade partners’ stores, Card Connection’s logo had pride of place when it came to welcoming visitors to the SRS19 trade show in Telford this October. Business was brisk on the stand, where Card Connection’s range of cards, gifting solutions and party products were neatly displayed on… Read more »

Greeting Card Publisher Card Connection welcomes a new member to their sales team, as Cormac Flanagan becomes their Regional Sales Manager covering both Ireland and Northern Ireland.   With 20 years grocery trade experience across both regional and store management roles, he will be bringing his insight into what’s required to be a successful franchised retailer… Read more »

Whichfranchise have published an article covering everything you should know prior to signing a franchise agreement. Daryl Perkins who owns the Nottingham territory and one of this years bfa finalists was asked to quote.  To read the full article please visit Whichfranchise

Cornwall may be one of the UK’s hottest tourist destinations but it’s no holiday for Card Connection franchisees David and Marie Clements! Their franchise territory covers this lovely peninsular and thanks to a glut of new business, they now find themselves working harder and happily, more profitably than ever before! “Since March this year, we’ve… Read more »

The Greeting Card Association’s Thinking of You Week is now in its sixth Year, and card supplier Card Connection are once again playing their part in supporting this.Running from September 23 – 29, Thinking of You Week is a special week set aside to encourage the very positive emotional power that sending and receiving greeting… Read more »

Stretching from Crewe in the West, to the outskirts of Derby in the East, this exclusive Card Connection territory centres on the twelve mile long city of Stoke. The area has been diligently overseen by the present franchisee and currently has a turnover of over £72k. With several busy urban centres it offers potential for… Read more »

When Munawar Mohammed took over Card Connection’s Aberdeen territory in 2016, his initial enthusiasm for attacking his new challenge was bound to make an impact. However, three years later, he’s still not showing the slightest sign of slowing down. “I’m always looking for ways to offer a better service,” Munawar explains, “So I keep detailed… Read more »

Imagine spending your days working in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District, the Scottish borders, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Eden Valley…. You now have this opportunity! The Card Connection territory that covers this spectacular region is for sale. You will be buying a very professionally run area managed… Read more »

“Wise words, fun and attitude!” That’s how Kelly Courtenay, Card Connections’ Creative Director sums up many of the new designs in latest batch of releases in their flagship Collection range. “Greeting cards aren’t just about marking an occasion, continues Kelly, “They can also be about an appreciation of a shared sense of humour and a… Read more »

Offered for sale is the Card thriving Connection franchise territory of Maidstone. Situated at the heart of the ‘Garden of England’ Maidstone’s population of nearly 114,000 Boasting a current turnover of over of £155k, the area covers not just Maidstone, but also the Medway towns of Canterbury, Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover & Folkestone. So in… Read more »

Excitement is growing at the head office of greeting card franchisor, Card Connection. As a long-time member and supporter of the British Franchise Association, they have high hopes that their franchisee for Nottingham, Daryl Perkins, might scoop the prize of Young Franchisee of The Year in the male category.“Like anyone would, Daryl had his fair… Read more »

At its Annual Conference in May 2019, Card Connection recognised the contribution of some of its key staff. Chalking up 15 years with the business were Creative Manager Carrie Clatworthy and Senior IT Technician Gus Rey.  “Carrie has made a massive contribution to the huge strides our product ranges have made over the years,” explains… Read more »

Could you see yourself working in a place that the poet William Wordsworth once described as “The loveliest place that man hath found”? Well now you could, because the Card Connection territory that covers this spectacular region is now for sale. You will be investing in a very professionally run area managed currently by a… Read more »

In the fast-changing world of business, only those who adapt tend to survive. So at Card Connection’s Annual Conference in May this year, Managing Director Michael Johnson and Creative Director Kelly Courtenay were delighted to recognise some franchisees that have seen more than their fair share of change. “Back in 1994 Friends had just only… Read more »

At Card Connection’s Annual Conference on May 17th, a trio of franchisees from the Southern half of the British Isles where recognised for their exceptionally strong performances over the last calendar year. Hanish Patel, franchisee for Richmond, was proud to receive the 2019 regional award for Card Connection’s Southern Region.  Having joined the network in… Read more »

Anyone who has ever reached the top of their game knows how difficult it is to manage to stay there. Fortunately, two of Card Connection’s 2019 regional winning franchisees are no strangers to success! Robin Brisbourne, franchisee for North Wales, only joined Card Connection in 2012, but by 2016 he had been awarded the network’s… Read more »

Greeting card franchisor, Card Connection are proud that to have Daryl Perkins, it’s franchisee for Nottingham, named as a finalist in the prestigious British Franchise Association HSBC Young Male Franchisee of the year 2019. “Reaching the shortlist for the Young Male Franchisee of the year award is testament to Daryl’s hard work and dedication over… Read more »

“I challenge you to look at the designs in our two Easter 2019 ranges without feeling uplifted,” enthuses Card Connection’s Creative Director, Kelly Courtenay. “The positive sentiments just shine through!” The trend for sending cards at Easter time began way back in the 1890’s, firstly with postcards but then as greeting cards, when they became… Read more »