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Company commemorating milestone with a look back at "50 years of faith, family and friendship." Abbey Press, a wholesale marketer of inspirational and religious products, will mark its 50th anniversary in 2014. The anniversary theme, "50 years of faith, fami- ly and friendship," speaks to Abbey Press' origins. Already a successful commercial printing company, Abbey Press took small steps into the catalog business in the early 1960s. Then printing manager, Br. Maurus Zoeller, OSB, was looking for a new way to share the word of God with friends and family. He discovered it in the form of holy cards and note cards, which he sold through a small brochure he developed and distributed. In 1964, the first "dealer wholesale" catalog was mailed, featuring the cards, plus a collection of scrolls, prints and plaques. Initially focused on selling to the Catholic market, Abbey Press reached a turning point in 1968 when attending the Christian Booksellers Association Show (now called CBA's International Christian Retail Show). One of only two Catholic exhibitors at that year's show, the company was introduced to a new market and experienced impressive sales. The exposure led to a demand for new types of products and the need for a prod- uct development department, which Zoeller established in 1968. Building on the suc- cess of cards, prints and other paper products, the company turned its attention to dimensional items. To ensure the new items met the same standards as the company's original offering, the product development team instituted a policy known as the "Brother ABBEY PRESS MARKS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY IN 2014 Looking for fresh new ideas for growing your retail sales? Picnic Plus provides the specialty retailer with a vibrant new product mix and pattern collections by offering fun, functional and fashionable products designed for outdoor living and indoor entertaining. Perennial favorites include bestselling Savoy Lunch Bags, Lido Cooler Totes and Shelby Market Totes, all bursting with rich patterns with saturated colors. Brand new 2014 introductions include a beautiful array of gardening tool sets and outdoor tabletop accessories featuring April Cornell fabrics. Look no further for a hearty assortment of craft beer accessories and wine tote products than the 2014 Picnic Plus innovative introductions. By listening to the needs of its customers, Picnic Plus has also created a new collection of wine/beverage outdoor stakes and coated canvas totes with coordinating patterns. Plant new ideas for your customers by mixing and matching your store displays with a variety of items from Picnic Plus, as "no case packs" are ever required. By pur- chasing in any quantities you need, retailers can choose from a variety of coordinating patterns and colors of products to suit the taste of every consumer. Trying a few items in the line typically translates to a wise investment in purchases down the road – truly a win-win for everyone. By offering a lifetime warranty on all of the products, Picnic Plus stands proudly behind its line of products, making customer satisfaction the num- ber one priority. See all of the new 2014 products at booth #3081 or online at www.picnic-plus.com. Call for more details and order placement at 866-634-2628, or by email at info@picnic-plus.com. By Trish Dahms, Senior Director of Marketing for Lenox Lenox presents seasonal gifts galore at this winter's gift show. Come by the Lenox booth #3220 to get great show specials including dating, free freight and super pricing. Lenox lends its expertise once again to the art of gift giving by unveiling a great selection of new holi- day products your customers will be proud to give and receive this year – everything from hostess gifts and entertaining pieces to treasured keepsakes. We've got you covered this season with gifts that represent the highest standards for quality, artistry and beauty that you can only get from a brand like Lenox. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the most popular seasonal pattern in America. Lenox debuts Holiday™ archival pieces, entertaining essentials, decaled drinkware, a regal statement centerpiece and new driver key items boasting sentiments of, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Joy to the World," and "May Your Days be Merry and Bright." Dated ornaments commemorate a new marriage, baby or home, and celebrate the season too, as we see what some of our favorite characters are up to this year – Mickey, Winnie the Pooh, Tinkerbell, Rudolph, Snoopy, the Grinch, Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Sofia the First…and, of course Santa! Whimsical gifts include color-changing lit figurines, holiday bobbles that dance, In 2014, Cloud b introduces a zooful of new plush with a pur- pose and new technological innovations in products for baby to tween. Dreamz to Go Groovy Globes—$25.95/all ages/now Teen dreams will be even sweeter with this new collection of dreamy lights featuring cool graphics of hearts, flowers and peace signs. Perfect for home or sleepovers, these glowing globes in blue or pink add a stylish touch to teen décor as they project a dazzling light show of groovy shapes. The lights automatically shut off after 45 minutes to create the complete darkness for sleeping recommended by pediatricians. Requires 3 AAA batteries (included). Stay Asleep Sheep—$52.00/all ages The first sleep trainer of its kind, Stay Asleep Sheep helps children understand when it's time to stay in bed and when it's okay to wake up. Featuring a friendly-faced alarm clock at its core, this cuddly interactive plush engages children while delivering gentle reminders on bedtime and playtime. Developed in conjunction with the Sleep Lady ® , Kim West, Stay Asleep Sheep is the perfect solution for early risers giving both parents and children their much needed rest. Bernie the Watchdog—$50.00/all ages It's Bernie the Saint Bernard to the rescue! This interactive plush puppy helps to ease children's fear of the dark. Featuring smart sensor technology, Bernie is on the Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page 13 GROWING NEW SALES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WITH PICNIC PLUS LENOX IS YOUR HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS WHAT'S NEW WITH CLOUD B IN 2014 O s e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s G ro u p N e w Yo rk Fe b ru a r y 4 & 5 , 2 0 1 4 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NY NOW