Harrogate Christmas & Gift show: Hall B, Stand B23
Out of the Blue Studios is proud to be one of the most progressive greeting card publishers and suppliers in the business. So, Harrogate Christmas & Gift is the perfect setting to showcase the company’s new festive range
Technically this year will mark Out of the Blue Studios first time exhibiting at Harrogate, but behind the business is a team with a proud heritage and decades of experience in the greetings trade.
Pete Rawlinson, Sales Director and Co-owner at Out of the Blue, launched the company back in 2017 with business partner Clive Rubin, whom he had known for 25 years. Pete, who was formerly with established greeting card companies Hambledon, Hallmark and Avant Garde, and Clive wanted to establish a brand that could focus on leading designed greeting cards for the wholesale and distribution channel. They are now regarded as one of the most progressive suppliers within the wholesale sector.
Sarah Welsh spoke to Pete to find out more.
Your everyday range of cards is award-winning. Is that the mainstay of the business?
Our everyday collection has more than 1,300 SKUs, all available consistently as our ‘in stock’ range.
“Our Mistletoe press Christmas brand has become a must-have, and our superb festive boxed range is possibly one of the most popular in the UK”
How important is your Christmas range?
Our Mistletoe press Christmas brand has become a must-have, and our superb festive boxed range is possibly one of the most popular in the UK. It combines superb design content, quality and value. Our Christmas counter range again has superb design and quality across all 800 plus stock keeping units.
What can you tell us about the ranges you will be showcasing at Harrogate Christmas & Gift?
We’re delighted to be launched our new Christmas 2025 boxed and counter range at Harrogate with all new designs. If you stock Christmas cards then visiting our show stand is a must. We have some exciting new launches for buyers, both in boxed and counter.
Mainly Christmas & Gift will be our vehicle to launch our festive collection, however we will also be showcasing some of our excellent everyday product.
Is this your first time exhibiting at Harrogate?
For Out of the Blue yes, but with our long history in the trade Harrogate has always been an excellent showcase and the show holds many fond memories for us over the years.
The show offers the opportunity to engage with new and existing customers, and to showcase our ranges which will certainly speak for themselves. We look forward to welcoming everyone.
For more information visit: www.outofthebluestudios.co.uk
