Christian retailers are invited to visit the Virtual Christmas Showcase for special discounts on products from more than 20 vendors. Learn more here.

"If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.
If you want happiness for a week, get promoted.
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime, help others."

Narrowed down to a simple biblical truth-to get, first we must give. This was restated by Winston Churchill, who said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

Snap Caps by m3 girl designs, founded by Maddie Bradshaw at the age of 10, have embellished the artistic caps to create unique jewelry for tweens and young girls. From glitter to delicate rhinestones, these gifts and collectable jewelry have become a national phenomenon with sales of 50,000 per month in three years.

Running through Dec. 31, the online birthday party allows families, churches or Sunday school departments to log on to the Really Woolly site and interact with live teachers who appear on-screen, encouraging each child by name. Each log-in allows for a 30-minute session with a trained teacher, daily sessions on the user's schedule, games and activities, and stories from the lambs of the Really Woolly Kids series.

Andy Meehan-former president of Quadriga Arts Consumer Products who has joined DSG as co-owner and president-said that the Christian Inspirations and Studio Q Creations brands grew more than 25% in 2009.

Recently introduced by New Day Christian Distribution, Band Angels feature one of three Bible verses on healing: Is. 53: 5, Jer. 30:17 and Ex. 15:26.

What merchandising ideas can you offer retailers?
"A good display is a 'key' to success in selling plaques. For example, Dexsa came out with a versatile, six-sided revolving floor display many years ago, and it has been a huge success with retailers. The display holds up to $1,400 worth of merchandise at retail value and only takes up 19 inches of retail floor space. With shelf space at a premium, having the right display to hold several best-selling verses in a small area makes all the difference. More times than not, a customer will purchase multiple pieces from the retailer's display, rather than purchasing only one piece they found merchandised on a shelf within the store."

Dec. 5-7
Greensboro Jewelry & Accessories Expo
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Greensboro, N.C.
770-410-9771
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