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Sales grow at Card Factory despite ‘pressure on UK consumers’

UK · 2026-09-29

Key takeaway

+5.3% sales: Card Factory’s acquisition of Funky Pigeon lifts digital revenue despite weak UK consumer demand.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCard Factory acquires Funky Pigeon, adding a digital gifting platform to its portfolio.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onDigital sales growth from Funky Pigeon offsets weak in-store demand, lifting Card Factory’s group revenue and margin resilience.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs with a physical retail focus see a competitive gap widen if they lack digital diversification, as consumer spend shifts channels.

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Source: The Independent Business

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