Family Christian Stores

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Appleton, Wisconsin location
Appleton, Wisconsin location
Rebecca St. James, second from right, visiting the Lakeland, Florida location
Rebecca St. James, second from right, visiting the Lakeland, Florida location

Family Christian Stores is the world's largest Christian retailer, and it is located in the United States.[1] The retail chain had 4,600 employees in over 300 stores in 40 states in 2007.[2] [3] The retail chain offers a wide variety of Christian merchandise especially books/Bibles and CDs.[3]

Until 1993, the chain was part of Zondervan, the Christian publishing giant who owns the copyright to the New International Version.[1] The two companies share the same complex in Western Michigan. Family Christian Stores has increased its size through acquistions, including Joshua's Christian Stores and Shepherd Shoppe.[3]

Christian items and church supplies are also sold over the internet through the company website.[3] The corporate office is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[2] Some of the larger stores in the chain host large in-store events including concerts for top Christian artists.[4]

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  1. ^ a b Faith's purchasing power, Cathy Lynn Grossman, December 13, 2007, USA Today, Retrieved January 22, 2008
  2. ^ a b Family Christian Stores, Inc. quick information, Hoovers, Retrieved January 22, 2007
  3. ^ a b c d Family Christian Stores Company Description, Hoovers, Retrieved January 22, 2007
  4. ^ FFH Draws Crowds Nationwide with Release of New CD, Book ; August 21, 2001; christianactivities.com; Retrieved January 22, 2008

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