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Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 11:07 AM America/New_York
Kerusso's success with Kidz Light House
Christian-themed apparel company Kerusso has reported that its Kidz Light House Apparel Center is a success. More than 200 retailers have placed the display unit in their stores within 30 days of its June launch.

"The Kidz Light House launch June 1 has been received with tremendous excitement from our retail partners," said Vic Kennett, CEO and president of Kerusso.

The Kidz Light House holds 100 children's T-shirts, sizes from 3T to Youth Large. The display shows 10 designs faced out in adjoining cubby-holes that hold the folded shirts. Kerusso is offering special discounts and terms that allow retailers to competitively price the kids' shirts at $12.99.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 11:01 AM America/New_York
Military dog tag honors patron saint
GI Jewelry, Tennessee-based manufacturer of genuine U.S. Military Issue religious jewelry, has introduced a contemporary St. Michael's Medal, honoring St. Michael, who is considered the patron saint of soldiers and policemen.

For the first time in more than 300 years, this icon has been updated with a contemporary design. The figures in the medal are drawn with simple clean lines and have the popular "retro tech" look.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 10:57 AM America/New_York
Zondervan to release ‘Inklings' gift book
Fans of "The Chronicles of Narnia" author C.S. Lewis and "The Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien fans will be treated to a full-color introduction of their group of literary friends dubbed "The Inklings" in The Inklings of Oxford: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Their Friends, to be released by Zondervan this month.
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CATEGORY COACH: Neck Ties Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 10:53 AM America/New_York

Bob Small, senior vice president and chief operations officer, Eagles Wings
www.eagleswings.com

With "business casual" more common these days, is the neck tie market still strong? "It seems that the casual dress trends in business today have had a greater impact on pure fashion neckwear. Specialty themed designs like inspirational and collegiate logos combine passion with fashion and thus have remained consistent despite the casual trends."
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TOP TEN GIFTS: Wall Décor Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 10:48 AM America/New_York
1. Last Supper cross in display (Dicksons) $10
2. Luminous cross (Dicksons) $2.49
3. Blessing for a Special Baby Girl cross (Christian Art Gifts) $7.99
tie 4. Love Is cross (Lighthouse Christian Products) $22.99
tie 4. Noah's Ark cross (Dicksons) $8
tie 5. Blessings for a Baby Boy cross (Christian Art Gifts) $7.99
tie 5. Letter to Dad plock (Dicksons) $20
6. Marriage Takes Three plock (Dicksons) $15
7. Footprints plock (Dicksons) $20
tie 8. Bless This Baby Girl floral cross (Brownlow Gifts) $11.99
tie 8. For I Know the Plans plock (Dicksons) $15
tie 9. God Bless This Home plaque, wood (Dicksons) $8
tie 9. God Bless This Home plaque, metal (Dicksons) $6
tie 10. Baptism cross with shell (Roman) $9
tie 10. For This Child cross (Lighthouse Christian Products) $14.99
tie 10. Freedom Sail framed art (Crocus Art Designs) $45
tie 10. Marriage Takes Three framed art (Dicksons) $30
tie 10. Sweet Dreams cross/crucifix (Roman) $10

List based on sales data for June 1-30, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.

 
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: After a Gift Show Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 10:42 AM America/New_York
Coming home from a gift show, retailers not only have a lot to catch up on, but also have to "download" what they learned at the show, processing the information in order to make it useful in store. How can Christian retailers better empower their staff to handle the store while they're away at the show, and how can they more easily make use of what they learned while away?

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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 10:40 AM America/New_York

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne."
(Heb. 12: 1-2, NLT)