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Ideas for cards, keepsakes, candles, fragrance, wrapping, and seasonal merchandising.
If you're an office administrator tasked with sourcing corporate gifts for client weddings or events, knowing how to approach wedding planners can save time and money. This guide breaks down three common scenarios and gives actionable advice based on real procurement experience — with a focus on total cost of ownership.
A seasoned operations manager for American Greetings corporate gifts explains why proper product categorization is crucial for B2B clients, sharing hard-learned lessons from costly mistakes.
A B2B buyer shares their costly mistakes removing old wax from candle holders, and how partnering with American Greetings saved their corporate gifting program.
A procurement specialist's honest take on why premium brands like American Greetings are worth the cost for corporate gifts, holiday cards, and emergency bulk orders.
A procurement manager explains why the cheapest per-unit price for corporate gifts like greeting cards, candles, and ornaments is often a trap. Using total cost analysis and real examples, this article argues for transparent pricing over hidden fees.
A procurement manager recounts the real story of launching a corporate gift card program under a tight deadline, and why American Greetings was the right (and urgent) choice.
A veteran planner shares what really happens when a corporate gift order goes sideways—and why the cheapest rush solution rarely is.
A practical, step-by-step guide for B2B buyers sourcing corporate gifts like greeting cards, candles, and home decor. Written from the perspective of a quality inspector who has reviewed thousands of items.
A procurement manager shares hard-learned lessons from ordering personalized gifts for new moms, jar candles, and bulk corporate orders through American Greetings. Scenario-based advice to prevent rework and waste.
A practical guide for office administrators and corporate buyers. Learn how to choose the right mix of ornaments, personalized gifts, and wrapping paper for your organization's specific needs, based on real-world procurement experience.