In spite of the popularity of easy to make and print computerized labels, there will always be a market for rubber stamps that are used for business purposes, as well as in the hobby craft industry.

The 29-year-old entrepreneurs behind Shrugging Doctor Beverage Co. and Maple Leaf Rubber Stamp have inked a new deal to acquire the latter company’s largest competitor.

The South Shields-based seller of cake decorating, card making and paper cutting products has bought the Cosmic Shimmer brand and Red Rubber Stamp production from Creative Expressions. The ...