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 »

Sadly, sending a card isn’t all always about nice occasions, that’s why Card Connection help people show their concern in difficult time, too. As winter approaches, it’s a fact that illnesses increase and receiving a Get Well card from colleagues or your nearest and dearest, can go a long way to putting a little smile… Read more »

Although Card Connection’s Franchisee for Northampton Rakesh Joshi does not have the largest franchise territory in the greeting card supplier’s network, he certainly knows how to make the best of it when it comes to maximising his sales. Able to supply product from two entirely different card ranges, he’s learnt the best way to mix… Read more »

There are lots of ways to make a living, but if you haven’t considered investing in a franchise, then you’re ignoring a fantastic way to give your career a massive boost! At Card Connection our award-winning franchise supply of greeting cards has helped hundreds of franchisees for over 30 years. Let’s spell out just some… Read more »

“Franchising is one business sector that really welcomes people over 50 who are looking for a mid-life change of career,” says Michael Johnson, Managing Director of greeting card franchisor Card Connection. “The balance of our franchise network falls into this age category and their maturity is a key positive for us.” As Card Connection are… Read more »

In these difficult times, if you’re looking to invest in a new business opportunity that offers you a stable and dependable income, how about a greeting card franchise with Card Connection? Across our current franchise network of over 50 franchisees, the average number of years they have run their areas is well over 12 years…. Read more »

A rare opportunity to purchase a territory that’s currently well-run by a franchisee who was Card Connections Regional Award Winner for his service in 2021. This territory takes in parts of four English Counties, for a truly interesting mix of urban and rural landscapes.  It begins in its Southwest corner with the Derbyshire towns of… Read more »

UK Greetings which includes its Card Connection business unit, believes in being proactive in the local community engaging with local schools and colleges, demonstrating the importance and value that greeting cards can have in our lives. This way, they not only raise the profile of greeting cards as an industry, but they also help attract… Read more »