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Downward economy impacts trade events Print Email
Written by Eric Tiansay   
Thursday, 22 January 2009 04:26 PM America/New_York
The Christian product industry’s trade show calendar is being rewritten for 2009 because of the continuing economic slowdown. Organizers have postponed, scrapped and shortened planned events.

Meanwhile, several retailers, suppliers and publishers contacted by Christian Retailing have said they will skip or cut back their presence at trade shows.
“As far as 2009, I’m not going to any shows,” said Elaine Todd, owner of Living Branches in Winchester, Va. “Two years ago, I would have never dreamed (of that). But that’s what lack of revenue will do.”