The Biz: News Updates

The top stationery trends for 2010 as forecasted in January by Stationery Trends magazine have been popping up all over the place. You can observe these new trends and much more at the upcoming Chicago Market. There, you’ll have access to special programming, networking, new products, book signings, special guests and more. But for now, have a look at some of the latest stationery trends below.

Eco-chic
Eco-chic stationery includes products made from recycled materials or items with natured-inspired themes.

CHICAGO, IL (May 18, 2010) – The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^®, July 22-28, 2010, promises to be action packed with an exciting calendar of business and retail seminars and special events. The Market’s highlights include an exciting keynote presentation from Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. and The Power Lunch Seminar Series, where buyers will learn from leading retail consultants.

Soft natural cotton. Fair trade practices. Ecologically friendly farming and production. These are the components that make up our Wee BE Organic^® line of 100% certified organic cotton baby products.

All of our Wee BE Organic^® baby products are made from 100% organically grown and milled cotton and adhere firmly to printing processes that pass Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). Our packaging is simple, PVC free, and passes GOTS standards.

7 W New York^® will host The Eco-Friendly Expo, showcasing the best in high-end design, architecture, transportation, travel, art and fashion. The Expo is devoted to bringing green to a grand new level, with over 50 exhibitors on board for the boutique style marketplace including El Museo del Barrio, Decorazon Gallery, Kohler, Cosmos Communications, The Architect’s Newspaper, Bath Fitters, Siw Thai Silk, Green Mountain Energy, Juan Valdez Coffee, and Recycle-A-Bicycle (recycleabicycle.org).