“Finishing Touch” Greeting Cards Offer Touch of Class for Special Occasions At Cardsmart Card & Gift Franchise Stores

Petter Etholm, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Finishing Touch cards have charming designs, trendy accents and lighthearted sentiments that are perfect for occasions needing just the right touch.”

Pawtucket, RI (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -– Cardsmart is introducing a charming line of greetings cards, Finishing Touch, for those special moments such as the arrival of a baby, birthdays of loved ones or thank you notes to friends, available at national Cardsmart franchise card and gift stores, where every card is half price everyday.

Petter Etholm, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Finishing Touch cards show concern for those you care about and are an example of how Cardsmart retailers bring the best selection of cards to the shoppers they value so much. Finishing Touch cards have charming designs, trendy accents and lighthearted sentiments that are perfect for occasions needing just the right touch.”

The Finishing Touch line of 20 cards retail at $1.49 each at Cardsmart stores, or half the price they would cost at other retailers, and include General Birthday and Birthday to a Loved One, Wedding and Baby Congratulations and Thank You cards.

For more information about Finishing Touch and other of the more than 25,000 cards and related products offered by Cardsmart, visit www.cardsmart.com .

Cardsmart Retail Corporation, headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a national chain of franchised and company-owned stores that offer consumers 50% off every card, every day. Featuring a full-line of 20,000 beautifully designed greeting cards, Cardsmart's value-oriented strategy has developed an expanding base of loyal and appreciative consumers.

More information about Cardsmart is available at its Web site, www.cardsmart.com.

Media contact: Brian Dobson, bdobson(at)cardsmart.com

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