Family Christian Stores
Family Christian Stores is the world's largest Christian-focused retailer, and it is located in the United States.[1] As of 2007, the retail chain had 4,600 employees in over 300 stores in 40 states.[2] [3] The retail chain offers a variety of Christianity-themed merchandise, especially books and CDs.[3]
Until 1993, the chain was part of Zondervan, the Christian publishing giant that owns the copyright to the New International Version of the Bible.[1] The two companies share the same office complex in Western Michigan. Family Christian Stores has increased its size through acquisitions, including Joshua's Christian Stores and Shepherd Shoppe.[3] The private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners has been the majority owner since 1999.
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 Christian artists.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Faith's purchasing power, Cathy Lynn Grossman, December 13, 2007, USA Today, Retrieved January 22, 2008
- ^ a b Family Christian Stores, Inc. quick information, Hoovers, Retrieved January 22, 2007
- ^ a b c d Family Christian Stores Company Description, Hoovers, Retrieved January 22, 2007
- ^ FFH Draws Crowds Nationwide with Release of New CD, Book ; August 21, 2001; christianactivities.com; Retrieved January 22, 2008
