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.
New Policy Taking Effect January 1st: Please download our new returns guidelines.
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!
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)
Church Resources Order Forms
Fall 2010 Order Form (PDF, 678 KB)
Curriculum Order Forms
2010-2011 Standard Lesson Commentary Order Form (PDF, 77 KB)
Fall (September, October, November) 2010 Quarter Sunday School
Trade Dealer Worksheet (.xls, 30 KB)
Fall 2010 Church Resources Order Form Includes curriculum. (PDF, 678 KB)
Winter(December, January, February) 2010-2011 Quarter Sunday School
Trade Order Form (PDF, 126 KB)
VBS Order Forms
Hero Headquarters 2010 VBS Promo Order Form (PDF, 33 KB)
Hero Headquarters 2010 VBS Retailer Order Form - Includes information on discounts, returns, etc. (PDF, 33 KB)
Hero Headquarters 2010 VBS Retailer Customer Order Form - Download and print this four-page PDF for extra order forms for your customers. (PDF, 33 KB)
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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Returns Information
(For Domestic Trade Accounts Only)
Effective January 1, 2010 Standard Publishing will require Return Authorizations!
In an effort to simplify and expedite the accurate processing of your returns and to ensure you receive credit due in a timely manner, Standard Publishing now requires a Return Authorization (RA) reference number be assigned on all products prior to the return of the products to Standard Publishing for credit.
Click here to download the complete Returns Guidelines. (PDF, 63 KB) Updated 3/4/10
Click here to download the Returns Guidelines by Product. (PDF, 16 KB)
Click here to download the Returns Packing Slip. (PDF, 390 KB)
Effective July 1, 2010 any return received without a valid RA reference number will be refused and returned to you without credit.
Please use our new Return Authorization Form for all returns. This will expedite the process.
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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)
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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 |
34% |
$9,000 to $10,499 |
40% |
$20,500 to $22,499 |
| 25% |
$500 to $999 |
35% |
$10,500 to $12,499 |
41% |
$22,500 to $24,499 |
| 28% |
$1,000 to $1,999 |
36% |
$12,500 to $14,499 |
42% |
$24,500 to $26,499 |
| 30% |
$2,000 to $3,999 |
37% |
$14,500 to $16,499 |
43% |
$26,500 to $28,499 |
| 32% |
$4,000 to $6,999 |
38% |
$16,500 to $18,499 |
44% |
$28,500 to $30,499 |
| 33% |
$7,000 to $8,999 |
39% |
$18,500 to $20,499 |
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 |
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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 4/21/10
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 Selling Lists
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 50 Faith That Sticks™ Stickers (updated 8/11/10)
View our Back by Demand Catalog Pages (PDF, 1.75 MB)
Encounter
Curriculum Modifiable PDF (PDF, 759 KB)
Small Groups Modifiable PDF
Faith Cafe
Tabloid-sized Poster (PDF, 1.1MB)
Letter-sized Poster (PDF, 752KB)
Promotional Flyer (PDF, 416KB)
Faith That Sticks®
Our 50 best–selling Faith that Sticks® titles (PDF, 29 KB)
128-hook Sticker Planogram updated May 2010 (PDF, 86 KB)
Faith That Sticks® Brochure (PDF, 1 MB)
Happy Day® Books and Coloring Books
Happy Day® Books Planogram (PDF, updated August 2010)
Happy Day® Coloring Books Planogram (PDF, updated August 2010)
HeartShaper
Modifiable Flyer (PDF, 9.8MB)
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)
Standard Lesson Commentary
Modifiable PDF (PDF, 493 KB)
Sunday School Curriculum
Download the End–of–Quarter Curriculum Credit Form here. (PDF, 32 KB) Updated 8/21/09
Vacation Bible School
NEW! Upside Down & Inside Out on Main Street VBS 2011 4-page Flyer (Requires Flash Player)
Hero HeadQuarters 2010 VBS 4-page Flyer (PDF, 624 KB)
Hero HeadQuarters 2010 VBS Planbook (PDF, 25 MB)
September 30, 2010 is the deadline to return unsold 2010 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.
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Online Catalogs & Resources
View our Back by Demand Catalog Pages (PDF, 1.75 MB)
New Feature: digital catalogs you can flip through! (require Flash Player)
View our November 2010-February 2011 New Release catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our 2010 Church Resources catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our July-October 2010 New Release catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our Summer 2010 Curriculum catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
View our March-June 2010 New Release catalog online. (Requires Flash Player)
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)