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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 12:15 PM EDT |
 Do you really want to start a creative revolution?
We need to begin operating a more functional tribe if we are going to prosper mightily for Christ. We know that tribes are groups of people connected to one another, by a leader-Jesus, for instance-and through shared belief. As Christian retailers, publishers and manufacturers, what do we need to be a better-functioning, more revolutionary tribe?
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Written by Christine D. Johnson
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 12:11 PM EDT |
Lucado's 'Fearless' licensed to Kerusso
Christian-themed apparel producer Kerusso has launched its "Fearless" licensed T-shirt. Max Lucado's new book, Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear (Thomas Nelson), is being shipped to stores this month, and apparel orders are also shipping now.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 12:04 PM EDT |
 Get apparel sales tips at the Virtual Christian Retailing Show
Christian-themed apparel company Kerusso and art supplier Carpentree are offering gift training free of charge in their Webinars online at the Virtual Christian Retailing Show, sponsored by Christian Retailing magazine. The virtual show has had 4,000 visits from 61 countries in 40 days.
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Written by Christine D. Johnson
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 12:00 PM EDT |
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 New calendar line features Ron DiCianni's art
Next year will be the first for which Tapestry Productions has offered an entire calendar line with Ron DiCianni's art. In conjunction with Time Factory Publishing, the calendars, titled "A Year of Faith," are available to ship now.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:55 AM EDT |
 1. Cross key chain (Dicksons) 29 cents
2. Light T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 S-XL
3. Mount Up 3 T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 M-XL, $19.99 XXL
4. Smallest Bible key chain (G.T. Luscombe Co.) $1.99
5. Princess 3 T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 S-XL
6. Eagle's Wings T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 S-XL
7. God Is My Hero adult T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 S-XL
8. Lifeguard T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 S-XL
9. Smallest Bible 2 key chain (G.T. Luscombe Co.) $1.99
10. Stick With Jesus T-shirt (Kerusso) $17.99 S-XL
List based on sales data for Aug. 1-31, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:52 AM EDT |
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Sept. 12-14
September Total Home & Gift Market 2009
Dallas Market Center
Dallas
800-DAL-MKTS (325-6587)
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Sept. 12-14
Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market
AmericasMart
Atlanta
800-ATL-MART (285-6278)
www.americasmart.com
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:46 AM EDT |
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We asked: With the economic environment causing many people to rethink their priorities, tighten their financial belts and choose to spend more time at home-with some even taking a "staycation" instead of traveling-how can Christian gift retailers meet the need for family-oriented games and activities?
"Historically, board game and card game sales do well in recessions for the following reasons:
- Families are staying home more.
- Families view board games and card games as inexpensive repeat entertainment.
- Families tend to pull together and devote more time to family activities. Board games and card games are excellent for family together time.
- "The above trend is holding true for Cactus Game Design. So far, our sales are up 12% over last year, and we are picking up momentum going into Christmas.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:45 AM EDT |
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It's been said that in the recession, many are retreating to home-based, family-oriented activities. One such activity is scrapbooking, where serious scrapbookers create albums to pass down through the generations. Retailers, do you sell scrapbooking supplies? Why or why not? Suppliers, why should stores stock these suppliers, or not?
Please share your thoughts with other readers at igt@strang.com.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:39 AM EDT |
"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock."
(Matt. 7:24, NLT)
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