From a small Cleveland card shop in 1906 to the world's second-largest greeting card company, American Greetings has been helping people celebrate life's special moments for over a century.
Founded in 1906 by Polish immigrant Jacob Sapirstein, American Greetings began as a small postcard wholesaling operation in Cleveland, Ohio. What started with Jacob selling postcards from a horse-drawn cart has grown into a global celebration company that touches millions of lives every day.
Today, American Greetings is the world's second-largest greeting card manufacturer, offering over 6,000 unique card designs alongside party supplies, gift wrap, and digital ecards. Our mission remains unchanged: to help people express their feelings and strengthen relationships through meaningful connections.
With operations in over 90 countries and a membership base exceeding 5 million people, we continue to innovate while honoring our heritage of quality craftsmanship and heartfelt expression.
Jacob Sapirstein starts wholesaling postcards from a horse-drawn cart in Cleveland, Ohio. The business quickly grows as greeting cards become popular in American culture.
American Greetings expands nationwide, establishing partnerships with major retailers. The company introduces innovative card designs and becomes a household name across America.
American Greetings pioneers the ecard market with AmericanGreetings.com, becoming one of the first major card companies to embrace digital delivery while maintaining print excellence.
As a global celebration company, American Greetings combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. We serve 90+ countries with FSC certified sustainable products and continue to innovate in both physical and digital formats.
Chief Executive Officer
Leading American Greetings' global expansion and digital transformation initiatives.
Chief Creative Officer
18 years of experience in card design, overseeing our creative team of 200+ designers.
Chief Technology Officer
Pioneering our digital card platform and AI-powered personalization technologies.
Sustainability Director
Championing our FSC certification and commitment to 100% recyclable greeting cards.
FSC Certified
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GCA Member
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