Introduction

The National Stationery Show is the premiere market for social stationery and related products in the United States. It is the annual platform that 1000 exhibiting companies featuring more than 10,000 lines rely upon for branding, new product releases, sales, business development, customer relations, public relations and licensing. Among the 1000 exhibitors are some 300 hot, new, design-driven companies staging their debut each year! NSS is the only show in North America that focuses comprehensively on this industry segment. It is the most important gathering of this industry worldwide, and attracts executives from all sectors: manufacturers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, sales reps, designers, licensing agents and press. Click here to see a short list of who came to the 2009 National Stationery Show!

Profile of Attendees

NSS attracts a diverse global attendance of 14,000 buyers from department, chain and specialty stores; mom & pop stationery, card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; hospital gift shops; and lifestyle/luxe stores; garden centers; online retailers; mail order catalogs; premium buyers; general gift retailers; mass merchandisers; in addition to importers & distributors.

Products Exhibited

The breadth of products showcased include greeting cards, invitations, imprintables, giftwrap/ribbons, stationery, specialty party supplies and paper tableware, bridal accessories, customized/personalized products, in-store printing equipment, decorative home office products, luxury leather goods, writing instruments, papercrafting supplies, frames, journals, calendars, and specialty giftware.