Porn. We all know how destructive its influence can be, how degrading it is for those unwillingly caught up in its production. But what can we do as Christian booksellers and retailers to help those whose lives and relationships are blighted by porn? The Kotisatama Christian Bookshop in Helsinki came up with a simple answer … Continue reading
Posted in June 2010 …
Kingsway: Trade Distribution Update
In an upbeat message to trade customers, Kingsway have announced a number of significant improvements to their distribution services including increased staffing levels at both ends of the ordering process. Four more staff have been appointed in customer services and twelve extra staff are now working in warehousing, pick & pack, despatch and admin. Further … Continue reading
Christian Bookshop Volunteer In Queen’s Birthday Honours
CONGRATULATIONS to Catherine Skinner, a volunteer at Blytheswood Care’s Tain Christian Bookshop, who has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours “for dedicating her life to helping others.” Catherine, aged 72, is one of a number of Scottish “community heroes” who have been recognised for their work in their local communities. Others include … Continue reading
In Defence of Kingsway
Over the last few days concerns have been raised over the ‘tone’ of discussions here with regards to Kingsway, perhaps the strongest concern being voiced by the pseudonymous Al: Whatever the rights and wrongs of this issue, it has all the feel of a quite vituperative crusade against Kingsway, which is out of all proportion … Continue reading
Illuminate, Shrewsbury: Non-Profit Shareholders Needed
Illuminate Christian Bookshop and Upper Room Café is appealing for non-profit shareholders to invest in the shop to help keep the light shining in Shrewsbury — and if insufficient funds are forthcoming the shop is expected to close down within a matter of weeks. In a letter issued to members of the Friends of Illuminate facebook … Continue reading
Living Oasis Launch Loyalty Cards
LIVING OASIS have announced the launch of their own customer loyalty cards this week, offering a stamp for every £15 spent with £10 off the next purchase after the sixth stamp, an effective 11% discount — and for facebook fans of Living Oasis Sutton who are quick off the mark, there’s a bonus available (no, … Continue reading
You can read, but can you write?
You enjoy reading — but can you write? Can you read something and then summarise what it’s about in a few sentences? Then string those sentences together into a coherent article suitable for an online readership? If that’s you then Eden.co.uk might just have a role for you: they’re on the lookout for people who may … Continue reading
Truth, Lies and CD Prices: Taking a Closer Look at Kingsway’s Price Comparisons
Today I’d like to take a closer look at Kingsway’s CD price comparisons, with specific reference to the Government’s Pricing Practices Guide: guidance for traders on good practice in giving information about prices (pdf, 422kb | Google Docs ‘Quick View’). If you’re brave (or foolhardy) enough to follow my personal blog you’ll recognise the first few paragraphs, … Continue reading
Free Carriage, No Minimum Order Value: the new Christian trade supplier standard?
As more and more Christian publishers and suppliers are offering us free carriage with no minimum order value, I figured a round-up of those suppliers might be helpful. No doubt there are some I’ve missed: please use the comments to add any others that you’re aware of or to provide feedback on your experience of … Continue reading
A Note About Comments
Simply a brief reminder that whilst all comments are welcome, any comments that do not comply with this site’s Comments Policy are likely to be deleted without notice. In particular, please note that whilst you are welcome to use a pseudonym, you must use a valid email address: The comment form must be completed with a name … Continue reading
