Charlotte Biggs from the Card & Gift Network has a confession to make: She’s a big fan of marketing plans. And it’s not just because Charlotte likes making lists (although that helps). No, Charlotte “likes marketing plans because they save you time”. Featuring 7 key points explaining why every gift shop needs a marketing plan, lets hand […]
This article was originally going to be about websites NOT Facebook. I’m currently giving the Wishes website a fresh lick of virtual paint whilst developing a new Cudworth Village website. However Mark Zuckerberg, couldn’t help but stick his nose in and spoil my best laid plans (Damn you Zuckerberg, shakes an angry fist in the […]
Who knows a Gary? Maybe one of your mates, Uncle or Father bears the traditional name. Perhaps you instantly think of ‘Lineker’, ‘Oldman’, ‘Barlow’ or ‘Neville’. If you’re of a certain age you might remember the episode of Only Fools and Horse “Strangers on the Shore” from 2002 staring “Gary”, the ‘kidnapped’ son of a […]
What’s the most unusual card you’ve ever seen in a gift shop? Recently we’ve started stocking “Happy Birthday from the Dog” cards, a surprisingly popular request (We have Cat cards too so your feline friend won’t be left out but no Rabbit cards, sorry Molly and Pedro, the shop’s bunnies). How about “Congratulations on your […]
Did you see our recent Thinking of You Week window display? Now in its third year, Thinking of You Week (26 Sept – 2 Oct) inspires people to create a wave of love, caring and happiness by sending a card to a different person each day during this special week. Sending cards generates positive feelings […]
We recently won Shop of the Month from the wonderful Cherry Orchard. We’d like to thank them for all their support. Here’s the feature: Staff at a greetings card and gift shop on the bustling High Street in Cudworth are celebrating after learning their efforts have been recognised for the great range of cards, gifts, […]
Ever unexpectedly found a scent that took you back to an almost lost memory buried deep within your mind? Freshly cut grass that snaps you back in time. Remembering the day you held hands with the girl that became your wife. Sat together on a lush green hill overlooking the village you left but still holds a small […]