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Home > Company Index > Specialty Retail > Music, Video, Book & Entertainment Software Retailing & Distribution > Family Christian Stores, Inc.

Family Christian Stores, Inc.
 PROFILE
The latest from Danielle Steel or Stephen King is no match for a perennial best-seller found in large supply at Family Christian Stores. The leading Christian retailer in the US, Family Christian Stores has about 360 stores in 39 states. The company (formerly Family Bookstores) sells a variety of Christian-themed merchandise, including Bibles and other books, music, gifts, cards, videos, apparel, toys, and church supplies. Customers can also buy the company's merchandise through its catalog and Web site. Investment firm Madison Dearborn owns 78% of Family Christian Stores; the two companies operate iBelieve.com, a stand-alone venture offering Christian information, events, and merchandise online.

 COMPETITION
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: January
1999 Sales (mil.): 227.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 35.1%
Employees: 3,527
Revenue per employee: $64,360.65

 KEY PEOPLE
• Leslie E. Dietzman
    CEO
• Craig G. Wassenaar
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
5300 Patterson Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49530
US
Phone: 616-554-8700
Fax: 616-554-8608
Online: Web Site

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