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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:48 AM America/New_York
Home décor company teams with children's charity
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers (MWW) has partnered with Compassion International in a cause marketing campaign to benefit needy children.

With Compassion, MWW has developed several new tapestry woven collections that express sentiments of faith, love and thankfulness. One of the collections, "Dandelion Breeze," includes a throw, rectangle pillow, tote bag and bannerette.
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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:44 AM America/New_York
Gracefully Yours adds four top artists
Artbeat of America, publisher of Gracefully Yours greeting cards, has announced the addition of four top artists to its 2010 lineup.

A leading photographer of cats and dogs, Rachael Hale joins the Gracefully Yours team. Gracefully Yours will release three boxed card sets and 12 counter cards featuring her art. Learn about Hale, who lives in New Zealand, at www.RachaelHale.com.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:42 AM America/New_York
Tandy Brands' fashion readers
For those who need glasses for reading, Tandy Brands has introduced "Affirmations" in its Project Eyewear by Rolfs collection.

"Affirmations" fashion readers come in a soft case and have small crosses on the temple. Printed on the inside of the earpiece are one of four affirmations: God is Love (red), I am His (black), Be a Blessing (blue) or Faith, Hope, Love (purple). Readers have optical quality lenses in four diopters: +1.00, +1.50, +2.00 and +2.50.

Retailing for $9.99 each, the eyeglasses will release Oct. 25 and are shipped in a counter display. To order, call 800-548-5439.
 
RETAIL REPORT: Tapestry Productions Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:40 AM America/New_York

DiCianni art ministers 'powerfully' at California store

Jeff Lethin, co-owner with his wife, Carol, of Promise Land Christian Books in Temecula, Calif., reports on how the art of Ron DiCianni of Tapestry Productions has ministered to customers. According to Tapestry, Promise Land recently sold more than $1,000 retail worth of product in 15 days.

"Tapestry prints, most by artist Ron DiCianni, are by far one of the most powerful tools in our store for touching God's wounded, needy and generally hungry people.
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TOP TEN GIFTS: Seasonal Products Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:31 AM America/New_York
1. Celebrate Jesus pencil (Dicksons) 19 cents
2. Harvest Pumpkin figurine (Dicksons) $2.99
3. Cell Phone water game (Dicksons) 99 cents
4. Silent Night ornament (Dicksons) $1.49
tie 5. Be Thankful Pumpkin home décor (Dicksons) $17
tie 5. Praizes flute (Dicksons) 69 cents
tie 7. Battery-operated LED tea light (Roman) $2.50
tie 7. Joy to the World ornament (Dicksons) $1.49
tie 7. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Pumpkin flag (Dicksons) $28
10. Angel A Savior is Born ornament (Dicksons) $1.49

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

 
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Jewelry Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:26 AM America/New_York
The market for expensive watches and other types of jewelry has dropped-not surprising in a recession. But what about the jewelry Christian retailers sell? Are you still selling jewelry, and if so, in what price range? Do customers still have a passion for purchasing Christian-themed jewelry? Suppliers of Christian-themed jewelry, how can retailers promote this type of product in these financially strapped times?

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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:23 AM America/New_York
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
(John 16:33, NIV)