8 PENTEL GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCH Pentel UK recently visited the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London, gaining a fascinating first-hand insight into the pioneering research being carried out. For Pentel and their guest James Taylor, Managing Director at Cardzone - Clintons, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to see behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading breast cancer research centres and understand more about the impact of the support generated through its 20-year partnership with Breast Cancer Now. Breast Cancer Now supports around 100 scientists at the research centre from many different fields, to change what we know about the disease and how we treat it. Pentel has been a corporate partner of Breast Cancer Now since 2006 and has raised over £1.74 million for the charity through sales of its special edition pink-barrelled EnerGel pen. For every pen sold, Pentel donates £0.25 to Breast Cancer Now. For more information, visit: www.pentel.co.uk SANTORO secures key retail accounts for christmas 2026 SANTORO is delighted to announce that its 3D Pop Up greetings will be stocked by two of the UK’s most prestigious retailers, Waterstones and Fortnum & Mason, for the 2026 Christmas season. The collection is particularly well suited to these premium retail environments, where customers are seeking gifts and greetings that feel special and distinctive. With intricate construction and attention to detail, 3D Pop Ups offer an elevated alternative to a conventional greeting card, bridging the gap between greeting and gift. SANTORO’s offerings are known for going one step beyond, with additional moving elements and uniquely engineered constructions; making them a perfect fit for destination retailers with highly regarded reputations for exceptional seasonal offerings and experiences. The range’s continued industry recognition includes the Father Christmas Swing Card being named as a finalist at this year’s 37th Annual Louie Awards, recognising the creativity and innovative paper engineering behind the festive design. “We’re thrilled to see our 3D Pop Ups welcomed by such iconic retail accounts this Christmas,” says Tara Strickland, Head of Design. “We have always strived to offer something more than a traditional greeting card, and for the festive season we feel these stores are a fantastic fit for customers looking for things a little out of the ordinary.” With Christmas representing a key period for both gifting and greeting cards, the new listings will expand SANTORO’s 3D Pop Ups to an even wider audience, while strengthening the collection’s presence within the premium greeting card and gifting market. Visit: https://santorotrade.com Whiteley recognised for excellence in craftsmanship Heritage scissor manufacturer Whiteley has been named overall winner of the Excellence in Craftsmanship Award at the Artisan Founder Awards 2026, recognising its 266-year commitment to traditional scissor-making and its role in preserving an endangered craft. The Artisan Founder Awards celebrate independent UK businesses creating their own products, recognising the skill, originality and commitment behind artisan businesses across the country. As the oldest scissor smith in the Western world, Whiteley has been making high-quality scissors, blades and shears using traditional techniques from its home in Sheffield since 1760. Each product is handcrafted and shaped by experienced craftsmen, with its tailoring shears having been used by leading names in the fashion industry including Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith. Whiteley achieved the strongest combined result – through public vote and professional judging – in the Excellence in Craftsmanship Award category, commended for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship, with generations of makers refining and preserving a specialist craft.
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