For Our Retailers
At Standard Publishing, we value our retailers. We want to provide you with the resources you need to be successful. Use the links below to go to the information you want.
Note: For international accounts, please go to our international page.
Important Notice: Standard Publishing now has a $25 retail minimum order requirement. Orders under $25 will be processed with a $10 charge added.
New Feature! Save time with our new retailer order form. It's quick and easy!
New Feature! Make returns easier with our new return authorization form!
Become a Retailer
Interested in selling Standard Publishing products?
A fully completed dealer application is required before credit can be granted. The information provided will be kept confidential and is requested due to the need to establish standards for recognizing dealers and granting discounts. Simply download and print the appropriate document. Please complete, sign, and return by mail to the address below. To help the approval process move faster and more efficiently, please feel free to fax the application to 877-867-5751 and then proceed with mailing the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Credit Department at 800-543-1301 ext. 6310.
Standard Publishing
8805 Governor's Hill Dr
Suite 400
Cincinnati, OH 45249
New Dealer Application (PDF, 212KB)
International Trade Application for Dealership (PDF, 196KB)
View our International Accounts page.
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Order Forms
Complete Order Forms
2009 January - June Complete Order Form (PDF, 218 KB) Revised, 02/18/09
2009 January - June Complete Order Form (XLS, 462 KB)
Curriculum Order Forms
Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) 2009-2010 Quarter Sunday School
Trade Catalog and Order Form (PDF, 4.06 MB)
Trade Order Form Only (PDF, 161 KB)
Dealer Worksheet Revised 10/13/09 Includes space for up to seven churches. (PDF, 106 KB)
2009-2010 Standard Lesson Commentary Order Form (PDF, 60 KB)
VBS Order Forms
Hero Headquarters 2010 VBS Promo Order Form (PDF, 33 KB)
2009 Studio GO! VBS Trade Order Form (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Catalog Order Forms
November 2009 New Release Order Form (PDF, 265 KB)
October 2009 New Release Order Form (PDF, 256 KB)
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Policies & Updates
July-December 2009 Price Change List
January-June 2009 Price Change List (Effective January 1, 2009) Revised January 2009
Communion Cups Price Change Notice
Out of Print List (Updated April 9, 2009)
Baby Blessings Re-launch Special Notice (Old product return deadline 9/30/2009)
Merchandise Return Policy
(For Domestic Trade Accounts Only)
Please use our new Return Authorization Form for all returns.This will expedite the process.
Returns authorization is NOT required for returns. Products returned in clean, saleable condition will be credited at 52% off the retail price. Volume discount customers will receive their established volume discounts off the retail price. Products may be returned after 90 days from the invoice date, as long as the item is in print and listed on our current Complete Order Form. Out-of-print titles are not returnable. Please contact our customer service department for further clarification.
All returns should be sent to:
STANDARD PUBLISHING
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Attn: Returns
2950 Robertson Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Please put the following information both on the outside of each box being returned and on a separate sheet inside.
- Account number
- Store name
- Contact
- Address
- City, State, ZIP
- Telephone Number
- Box __ of __
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Sunday School Curriculum Policies
Volume discount levels are based on the (designated) initial order each quarter. The discount will remain at the qualifying level until the next quarter's initial order is placed. Volume discount levels are shown below.
| 20% |
$0 to $499 |
37% |
$14,500 to $16,499 |
| 25% |
$500 to $999 |
38% |
$16,500 to $18,499 |
| 28% |
$1,000 to $1,999 |
39% |
$18,500 to $20,499 |
| 30% |
$2,000 to $3,999 |
40% |
$20,500 to $22,499 |
| 32% |
$4,000 to $6,999 |
41% |
$22,500 to $24,499 |
| 33% |
$7,000 to $8,999 |
42% |
$24,500 to $26,499 |
| 34% |
$9,000 to $10,499 |
43% |
$26,500 to $28,499 |
| 35% |
$10,500 to $12,499 |
44% |
$28,500 to $30,499 |
| 36% |
$12,500 to $14,499 |
45% |
$30,500 |
Curriculum drop shipments will receive a 15% discount, regardless of volume.
Free Freight
Dealers in the 48 contiguous states with current accounts automatically receive free freight on their initial stock order each quarter. To qualify for free freight, orders must be received no later than the following dates:
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
July 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
October 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
January 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
April 15 |
Free freight applies to all products in the "Curriculum Materials" section on the curriculum order form, excluding shipments of The Lookout® and Christian Standard®.
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Early Curriculum Returns
Effective 9/15/09 we will issue 100% credit on dated curriculum products received by Standard Publishing according to the dates below. (Note: these are the same dates the quarterly payments are due.) We require a Return Authorization number to process curriculum returns, so please use our Return Authorization Form to request your RA. We must receive the product from you by these dates:
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
September 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
December 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
March 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
June 15 |
Returns Allowances
The returns allowance is limited to 10% of the net value of the eligible products on the initial stock order. Returns allowance is calculated separately for each store location. You must request returns credit on the Curriculum Returns Form. We must receive this form from you by the following dates:
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
November 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
February 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
May 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
August 15 |
Download the End–of–Quarter Curriculum Credit Form here. (PDF, 32 KB) Updated 8/21/09
Even though we give you returns credit, do not return the product itself. We suggest you use the leftover product to build sales. Distribute it as samples to promote Standard Publishing Sunday school curriculum to new accounts.
Quarterly Payment Due Dates
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
September 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
December 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
March 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
June 15 |
Promotion Assistance
To assist you in your promotion of Standard Publishing curriculum, lesson samples for all age levels are available. For more information contact your sales representative or Standard Publishing.
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Retailer Support
Top 20 Lists (Added 9/4/2009)
Top 20 Children's Resources
Top 20 Youth Resources
Top 20 Adult Resources
Top 20 Church Supplies
Top 20 Happy Day® Books
Top 20 Coloring Books
Top 20 Faith That Sticks™ Stickers
Faith Cafe
Tabloid-sized Poster (PDF, 1.1MB)
Letter-sized Poster (PDF, 752KB)
Promotional Flyer (PDF, 416KB)
Vacation Bible School
Hero HeadQuarters 2010 VBS 4-page Flyer (PDF, 624 KB)
Hero HeadQuarters 2010 VBS Planbook (PDF, 25 MB)
Studio GO! 2009 VBS 4-page Flyer (PDF)
Studio GO! 2009 VBS Trade Order Form (PDF, 1 MB)
September 30, 2009 is the deadline to return unsold 2009 VBS product for full credit. Standard Publishing must receive the items by that date. (No exceptions.) Due to the late return date, there will be no end-of-season return form.
View our Back by Demand Catalog Pages (PDF, 1.75 MB)
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Sunday School Curriculum
Download the End–of–Quarter Curriculum Credit Form here. (PDF, 32 KB) Updated 8/21/09
The Incredible Race Children's Ministry Outreach Event Kit
Introducing the Incredible Race Children's Ministry Outreach Event Kit (PDF, 607KB)
The Incredible Race Children's Ministry Outreach Event Kit Components (PDF, 328KB)
Faith That Sticks®
Our 50 best–selling Faith that Sticks® titles (PDF, 29 KB)
128-hook Sticker Planogram updated May 2009 (PDF, 83 KB)
Faith That Sticks® Brochure (PDF, 1 MB)
Happy Day® Books and Coloring Books
Happy Day® Books Planogram (PDF, updated November 2009)
Happy Day® Coloring Books Planogram (PDF, updated May 2009)
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Online Catalogs & Resources
New Feature!
View our November-February 2010 New Release catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our July-October 2009 New Release catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our January-June 2009 New Release catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our current trade catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our Classroom Resources Guide online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our Back by Demand Catalog Pages (PDF, 1.75 MB)
View our Winter 2009-2010 Curriculum Catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)