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GIFT NEWS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 02:54 PM America/New_York
Kerusso makes top decorators list
Christian apparel producer Kerusso continues as one of Impressions magazine's top 30 companies in the annual Top-Volume Decorators for 2009. The nation's leading publication for the decorated apparel industry, Impressions indicated that Kerusso, at No. 27, was one of only 13 companies on the top 50 list that enjoyed more than 10% growth of piece volume during the previous 12 months.
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NEW PRODUCTS Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 02:51 PM America/New_York
Bob Siemon offers new Bible cases

Bob Siemon Designs recently introduced two new Bible cases, retailing for $49.99.

The Brown with Vine Leather Bible Case features a flowing floral pattern handcrafted with genuine Italian and Brazilian leather. It includes two exterior pockets, a zipper pull and two leather straps.
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TOP TEN GIFTS: Wall Décor Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 02:46 PM America/New_York
1. Luminous cross (Dicksons) $2.49
2. God Bless This Home plaque (Dicksons) $8
tie 3. Girl Angel cross (Dicksons) $8
tie 3. We Know That In All Things plaque (Dicksons) $15
5. Faith print (P. Graham Dunn) $25
tie 6. Blessing for a Special Baby Girl cross (Christian Art Gifts) $7.99
tie 6. God Bless This Home plaque (Dicksons) $6
tie 6. Home print (P. Graham Dunn) $25
tie 6. Noah's Ark cross (Dicksons) $8
tie 10. Love plaque (Dicksons) $8
tie 10. Pray print (P. Graham Dunn) $25

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

 
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Veterans Day Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 02:43 PM America/New_York
Nov. 11 is a day set aside for America to honor its veterans. How should Christian retail stores encourage this celebration?

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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 02:41 PM America/New_York

"For who is God, but the LORD?
And who is a rock, except our God?
This God is my strong refuge
and has made my way blameless."
(II Sam. 22:32-33, ESV)

 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 02:39 PM America/New_York
Inspirational Gift Trends Bulletin will be distributed biweekly starting next week. 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..