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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:29 AM America/New_York
NOTW acquires Truth Soul Armor
Apparel company Not of This World (NOTW) has acquired Truth Soul Armor.

The move sees NOTW, which calls itself "a Scripture-based Christian clothing brand," acquiring Truth Soul Armor, a "fashion-based Christian clothing brand," in order to reach more people with the gospel, said NOTW founder and CEO Aurelio Barreto III in a company release.
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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:26 AM America/New_York
Alexa's Angels promotes 'positivity'

With the aim of inspiring people to stay positive and "pass on the positivity," Windsor, Colo.-based jewelry manufacturer Alexa's Angels has launched The National Share Your Positivity Movement.

Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to participate in the first National Share Your Positivity Week, Oct. 11-17, and to contribute positive sentiments to the National Positivity Databank online at ShareYourPositivity.org.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:21 AM America/New_York
Roman's Glitterdome marks Jesus' birth

Roman is adding to its best-selling "Glitterdome" collection with the baby Jesus Glitterdome, available Dec. 1.

Crafted from glass and resin, the inspirational figure features the baby Jesus in a dome surrounded by two sheep and the word "Joy." It retails for $16.50.

For more information, call (800) 729-7662 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 
 
TOP TEN GIFTS: Paper Products Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:16 AM America/New_York
1. Angel gift bag (Bob Siemon Designs) $2.49 S, L
2. I Said a Prayer gift bag (Dicksons) $4 M,L
3. But They That Wait gift bag (Dicksons) $3 S, L
tie 4. Heart gift bag (Bob Siemon Designs) $2.29 S, L
tie 4. Kraft Heart bag (Bob Siemon Designs) $1.99
6. Love gift bag (Dicksons) $4 M, L
7. Fish gift bag (Bob Siemon Designs) $2.49 S, L
8. Cross gift bag (Bob Siemon Designs) $2.29 S, L
9. Friends gift bag (Dicksons) $4 M, L
10. Thanks Be to God gift bag (Dicksons) $4 M, L

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

 
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Pastor Appreciation Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 09:49 AM America/New_York
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. As a retailer or gift supplier, how do you plan to help your customers honor the pastors and ministry leaders in their lives?

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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 09:48 AM America/New_York
"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
(Heb. 4:16, ESV)
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 09:46 AM America/New_York
Inspirational Gift Trends Bulletin will be distributed biweekly starting in October. The gift market e-newsletter will be published the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Please share your feedback on the Bulletin and its schedule by writing to Managing Editor Christine Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..