A portion of the sale of Kerusso's "Live for Him" apparel will be donated to Compassion. Donation amounts from the sale of each product are $1, adult or youth T-shirts and caps; 50 cents, ring; and 25 cents, wristband. To date, more than $300,000 has been donated through the program, the goal of which is $500,000.

Sharon Cole, director of special sales, Zondervan

What's new in terms of Bible cover colors/designs? "Designer looks, lots of color, seasonal color combinations, similarities to high-end handbags, Bible carriers/covers that coordinate with Bible bindings."

Do men buy Bible covers, and, if so, what types appeal to them? "Zondervan's Bible covers designed for men also appeal to women who don't necessarily want a feminine-looking Bible cover. We try to always include designs in traditional colors, styles and textures that appeal to both men and women."

Americans are expected to spend an average of $90.89 on gifts for dad, down slightly from $94.54 last year. Total spending is expected to reach $9.4 billion, according to the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2009 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch.

The 3-inch cuff bracelets are adjustable and suitable for men and women. The interior features a comfort-fit suede leather lining.

The mug, which retails for $10, is ceramic and bears the verse "Give thanks to Him: Praise His Name," which runs around the inside of the mug.

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.

"Retailers should understand that their employees need to be trained to share information with collectors who expect to be informed before making their purchases-but the payoff is a return visit or multiple visits to purchase additional pieces for themselves or gifts for friends."
Diane Carnevale Jones, president, Professional Marketing (Game, Set, Match: Anticipating a winning return for collectibles, Inspirational Gift Trends, March 10, 2008)

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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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