Business Details
Your Trusted Greeting Card Publisher in the UK
Established over four decades ago, we have grown to become one of the UK's foremost publishers of design-led greetings and gifting stationery. Our comprehensive range of over 4,000 everyday card titles caters to diverse customer preferences, spanning traditional to contemporary styles with meticulous attention to design quality and occasion relevance. Based in a purpose-built 75,000sq.ft. facility on the edge of the Cotswolds, our dedicated teams ensure seamless operations, customer service, and creative development. We offer a complete solution through our extensive Christmas and seasonal collections, including singles, boxed sets, and charity packs. Our stationery and gift division features collaborations with renowned brands like Morris & Co and Cath Kidston, all produced using FSC-certified materials with plastic-free packaging.As part of the Swantex Group, we maintain rigorous environmental standards while providing tailored brokerage services through The Great British Card Partnership. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through curated displays, data-driven merchandising, and simplified supply solutions for retailers. With distribution across the UK and internationally, we combine heritage craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. Our environmental policy prioritises sustainability across production processes, packaging, and logistics. This enduring dedication to quality, service, and responsible business practices has cemented our position as a trusted industry leader.
Services
Greeting Cards
Stationery Products
Gift Items
Brokerage Services
Seasonal Collections
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years' experience in premium greeting card design and distribution
- Our 4,000+ everyday card titles ensure comprehensive retail coverage
- FSC-certified production with plastic-free packaging demonstrates environmental commitment
- Tailored brokerage service simplifies multi-publisher procurement for retailers
- Data-driven merchandising optimises sales performance for partner businesses
Associations and certifications
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Services
Greeting Cards
Our greeting card service combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design across 4,000+ everyday titles. We cater to all occasions with diverse styles from classic illustrations to modern trends, available in multiple price points and sizes. Retailers benefit from comprehensive seasonal collections including Christmas, Easter, and Valentine's Day ranges with boxed sets and charity packs.
Stationery Products
We develop premium stationery items featuring collaborations with renowned brands like Morris & Co and Cath Kidston. Our collection includes notebooks, planners, and pens produced using FSC-certified materials with plastic-free packaging. Each product combines aesthetic appeal with durability through careful attention to design details and material quality.
Brokerage Services
The Great British Card Partnership offers tailored greetings card brokerage for garden centres and specialist retailers. Our service includes curated displays from 25 UK publishers, data-driven merchandising, and simplified procurement with single invoicing. Retailers receive custom fixtures and ongoing support to optimise card sales performance.
Seasonal Collections
We produce extensive seasonal card ranges covering Christmas, Mother's Day, and Easter with annual new releases. Our Christmas collection features advent calendars, charity packs, and photographic boxes. The Spring Seasons range includes Valentine's Day and Father's Day designs, all created to meet retailer demands for timely, market-relevant products.
Environmental Solutions
Our environmental commitment includes FSC-certified paper products, plastic-free packaging, and glitter-free card production with recycling information. As part of the Swantex Group, we implement policies to reduce carbon footprint across operations while maintaining product quality and design excellence.
Questions
What types of greeting cards do you offer?
We provide over 4,000 everyday titles spanning birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, plus extensive seasonal collections including Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day.
Do you supply stationery and gift products?
Yes, our range includes 160+ stationery items featuring collaborations with Morris & Co, Cath Kidston, and Paper Salad, all produced with sustainable materials and plastic-free packaging.
What is The Great British Card Partnership?
Our brokerage service offers curated greetings card displays from 25 UK publishers, with simplified ordering, data-driven merchandising, and custom fixtures to optimise retail sales.
Are your products environmentally friendly?
We use FSC-certified materials across paper products, provide recycling information on packaging, and maintain an environmental policy covering carbon footprint reduction and ethical trading practices.
Do you offer trade accounts?
Trade accounts receive exclusive access to our webshop with 60-day payment terms, or can register through Faire for free returns and introductory discounts.
