The UCMVA New Artist of the Year for 2003, Maher won the 2010 Artist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year ("Alive Again") and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Alive Again) categories during the organization's "Called to Serve" conference at Southside Victory Church in Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 27-28.

Running through Labor Day, Sept. 6, the show is hosted by Christian Retailing magazine, aiming to help stores set themselves for the fall and Christmas seasons with product news, order specials and training. It is the magazine's fourth virtual trade event since debuting the innovative program following last year's ICRS.

Retailers, be sure your store is well-stocked. Take a look at our detailed listing of October releases submitted by suppliers of gifts, books, CDs, DVDs and children's products.

Merch-It's first client is Johnsen & Taylor Bookstore, slated to open in Wheaton, Ill., in late October. The bookstore is a joint venture by Carol Stream, Ill.-based Tyndale House Publishers with South Africa-based Christian Publishing Company, comprised of Christian Art Gifts and CUM Books.

The titles--some from authors previously published by Baker--will be folded into Baker Academic, company officials said.