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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 10:11 AM America/New_York
Munce Group holds Christian Products Expo
The Munce Group's Christian Products Expo (CPE) takes place at the Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sept. 13-15.

The event opens with a Bible conference featuring Kay Arthur. Keynote speaker will be David Jeremiah, with Stan Toler and Ernie Haase and Signature Sound among the authors and artists in attendance.
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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 10:03 AM America/New_York
Extended specials at the Virtual Christian Retailing Show
Gift suppliers-including apparel company Kerusso, candle maker Bec and Chelle, and anointing oil supplier Every Good Gift-are presenting their products at the Virtual Christian Retailing Show, sponsored by Christian Retailing magazine and now extended through Sept. 15.

The virtual show has had more than 4,000 visits since it launched in July. Fifty-one percent of those who have come to the site were first-time visitors.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:59 AM America/New_York
Divinity Boutique's Bible cover lights the way

Divinity Boutique's Bible Light Bible cover has built-in lights for reading in low light-whether on a plane or train, outdoors or reading in bed.

The cover, set for release Dec. 1, has two adjustable lights that can be turned on individually or together. The lights are removable from the Bible cover.
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TOP TEN GIFTS: Novelties Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:53 AM America/New_York
1. God Is My Hero guitar pick (Kerusso) 79 cents
2. Inspirational button (Kerusso) 50 cents
3. Fish With Cross emblem (Dicksons) $2 small, $4 large; gold and silver
4. Blanket Pocket Cross with card (Swanson Christian Products) 39 cents
5. Jesus Fish emblem (Dicksons) $2 Small, $4 Large, comes in gold and silver
6. Plain Fish emblem (Dicksons) $2 Small, $4 Large, comes in gold and silver
7. Any Name Available card (Universal Designs) $1.29
8. Inspirational button 3 (Kerusso) 50 cents
9. Armor of God pocket card (Dicksons) $1.25
10. God's Promises pocket card (Dicksons) $1.25

List based on sales data for Aug. 1-31, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.
 
SHOW EVENTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:50 AM America/New_York

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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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Calendars Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:47 AM America/New_York
Everybody needs some kind of calendar for the new year, but with the advent of electronic devices complete with calendars, how can retailers best encourage the sale of paper calendars of all kinds?

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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:45 AM America/New_York
"Be strong and courageous; don't be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you."
(Deut. 31:6, HCSB)