Reflections - Retailers Encouraged |
Written by Judy Shaffer | |
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 11:44 AM America/New_York | |
Retailers Encouraged to be 'Gatekeepers'
That meant embracing social media, she added: "We live in a time when news no longer breaks, it tweets. In how many ways do you connect with your customers?" Simon closed by encouraging attendees that "your service has never been more important. You are called to share God's timeless message with a changing world." zzzzzzzzz Mary Manz Simon Her presentation was the last of more than a dozen educational sessions at the April 21-23 event that drew around 300 bookstore representatives and suppliers to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, the program included lunchtime discussions on e-books and bargain books, inspirational messages, more than nine hours of exhibition time for 90-plus exhibitors and an autograph party with 29 authors and artists. Among the participants was novelist Liz Curtis Higgs, who lives in the area, also spoke to the group about pursuing excellence in their work.
Dave Condiff, publisher of Christian Retailing and The Church Bookstore magazines, which hosted the event, said: "It was evident from the comments made by both our attendees and our vendors that this year's event was special and that God's presence was evident throughout. ... One of many highlights was to see and hear how stores responded to the mix of vendors we had on site and to hear that sales were strong with many of the companies on the exhibit floor." New layer... |