GIFT NEWS
Demdaco announces new and expanded showrooms
Demdaco has added new showroom locations at World Market Center Las Vegas in order to add a West Coast presence to the company's showroom offerings. Along with its popular Willow Tree brand, Demdaco collections include "Be Still," "Answered Prayers" and "By Faith." ... read more
Russ Berrie to open new showroom
Russ Berrie U.S. Gift has signed a multi-year commitment with World Market Center Las Vegas. A leader in juvenile products and gifts, including Thomas Kinkade, Russ will be located in the 9,000-square-foot C-796 for the Las Vegas Market, Aug. 2-6, awaiting the build-out of their new permanent home/showroom, joining its other corporate showrooms in Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle and Los Angeles. ... read more
June sales down, but school spending expected to rise
June retail sales excluding auto purchases were down compared to sales from the previous month, although the monthly figures from the Department of Commerce reported modest growth over June 2009, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) said. ... read more
New gift book promotes Christian hospitality
Author Sandy Coughlin encourages women to offer hospitality in their homes, whether they feel capable or not, in her new book, The Reluctant Entertainer: Every Woman's Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group), releasing in August. ... read more
NEW PRODUCT
New Day offers Christian retail exclusive for kids
New Day Christian Distributors is now introducing Zoobie Pets to Christian retail stores with an exclusive, Lyric the Lamb, a three-in-one toy, pillow and blanket for children. ... read more
TOP TEN GIFTS: games and toys
1. Candle Bible for Toddlers Bible Memory Game (Candle Books/Lion Hudson/Kregel Publications) $7.99
2. Dutch Blitz card game (Evangel Publishing House) $12.99
3. Redemption Thesaurus Ex Preteritus card pack (Cactus Game Design) $5
4. Redemption Apostles Booster Pack card game (Cactus Game Design) $3
5. 2010 VBS Baobab Blast Critters action figures (Augsburg Fortress Publishers) $4.29
tie 6. New Bible Trivia board game (Dicksons) $16.50
tie 6. Noah's Ark Go Fish card game (Alphabet Alley) $5.99
8. Redemption Patriarch Booster Pack card game (Cactus Game Design) $3
9. Bible Bingo board game (David C. Cook) $7.99
tie 10. God's Girlz Abigail Doll (Kerusso) $14.99
tie 10. Velcro Paddle and Ball game (Dicksons) $2
List based on sales data for June 1-30, 2010, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Ellie Claire highlighted in virtual retail show
Ellie Claire/Summerside Press is a featured company in Christian Retailing's new, online product-preview and buying service for retailers. ... read more
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