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Trust goes a long way with homeschoolers Print Email
Written by Sarah Rice   
Friday, 13 March 2015 10:55 AM America/New_York

Showing home educators you’re in their court has the potential to grow store sales

F-Rice HomeshchoolHome education is now legal in every state, and with a second generation of homeschool kids being raised by parents who were themselves homeschooled, Christian retailers need to take note of this growing market. There are an estimated 2.5 million children being homeschooled in the U.S. today, and with home educators spending an average of $1,000 annually per child on curriculum and supplies, the market is one Christian retailers cannot afford to ignore.

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Charismatic authors expand reach Print Email
Written by Troy Anderson & Natalie Gillespie   
Friday, 13 March 2015 10:39 AM America/New_York

Fastest-growing segment of the church helps build consumer market for best-selling authors, Spirit-focused topics

Charismatic-books IMG 6875Amid the burgeoning Jesus Movement and charismatic renewal, Lloyd Hildebrand began his publishing career in 1969—packing books in the back room of a jewelry store that doubled as a publishing company.

At the time—shortly before Time magazine’s “The Jesus Revolution” cover story would bring worldwide attention to the phenomenon—Hildebrand’s fledgling company, Logos International Fellowship, published Run Baby Run by Nicky Cruz with Jamie Buckingham.

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Preparing your store for spring Print Email
Written by Amelia Nizynski   
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 04:23 PM America/New_York

Season’s holidays mark big moments and sales opportunities

TheBookery-MenThe spring holiday selling season is quickly approaching. With customers planning their Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation celebrations, as a Christian retailer, you need to prepare your store for each of these opportunities.

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