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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:09 PM America/New_York
Divinity Boutique's $100,000 ‘Stimulus Package'

Following the nation's economic initiatives, Divinity Boutique is offering its own Stimulus Package Giveaway, valued at $100,000 retail value.
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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:05 PM America/New_York
Harvest House Publishers' Spectacular Summer Tea Giveaway
To help enthusiasts put together a tea with friends or to provide a personal tea getaway, Harvest House Publishers is sponsoring the Spectacular Summer Tea Giveaway, in partnership with The Tea House Times publication and AriZona Beverage Co.
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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:02 PM America/New_York

Bar code creator marks innovation's 35th anniversary
June 3 was the 35th anniversary of the Universal Product Code (UPC) bar code, developed and administered by GS1 US for more than 200,000 U.S. businesses.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:59 AM America/New_York
Four Generations frame celebrates family

Lighthouse Christian Products adds to its collection of multi-image photo frames with Four Generations, to be introduced at the International Christian Retail Show in July, for release in August.
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CATEGORY COACH: GAMES AND TOYS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:51 AM America/New_York
Mary Manz Simon, children's expert and author

What's new in the games and toys category?
"Financial concerns compel parents to look for at-home entertainment as we become, what one marketer has described, a ‘hiber-nation.' The economic crisis and the popularity of tech-based games have combined to make the perfect storm for toys and games. Multi-platform publishing, which incorporates online gaming and product in many categories, is growing. And Wii has demonstrated that ‘exergames' can be fun and worthwhile for people of all ages, so what's new? A welcome resurgence of interest in family games.
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TOP TEN GIFTS: Gourmet Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:46 AM America/New_York
1. Thick Mints jar (Scripture Candy) 39 cents
2. Turtle Doves jar (Scripture Candy) 49 cents
3. Sugar Free Cinnamon Stick (Scripture Candy) 79 cents
4. Sugar Free Wintergreen Stick (Scripture Candy) 79 cents
5. Sugar Free Smooth Vanilla pocket tin (Scripture Candy) $1.99
6. Testamints Fantastic Berry Sugarfree Gum (Dicksons) $1.25
7. Sugar Free Rich Chocolate pocket tin (Scripture Candy) $1.99
8. Old Fashioned Soft Peppermint bag (Scripture Candy) $2.99
9. Sugar Free Peppermint Stick (Scripture Candy) 79 cents
10. Sugar Free Spearmint pocket tin mints (Scripture Candy) $1.99

List based on sales data for May 1-31, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.

See our Top 100 Gifts list in the June 8 issue of the Inspirational Gift Trends magazine.

 

 
 
INSIGHTS: Don’t be cheap Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:44 AM America/New_York

"If stores make the mistake of offering ‘cheap' product and their customer has a bad quality experience, chances are they have lost that customer. Quality at every price point is very important."

Laura Lung, president, Bob Siemon Designs (Price Point: Tailoring gifts for tight budgets, Inspirational Gift Trends, June 8, 2009)

 
 
SHOW EVENTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:40 AM America/New_York

June 24-30
Holiday and Home Expo/Total Home and Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas
800-DAL-MKTS (325-6587)
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

July 8-15
The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga.
404-220-3000
www.americasmart.com
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:38 AM America/New_York
Considering how important it is to appeal to the next generation of potential Christian retail shoppers, what do you think are some ways Christian retailers can connect with younger gift buyers?

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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 11:36 AM America/New_York
"No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse" (Ps. 25:3, NIV).
 

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