Retailers

CPE Summer Show 2026 | St. Charles, MO

Sunday Retail Training Seminar Topics

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Industry Update

Hear from a panel of industry leaders on the following current topics and trends in Christian retail:

  • What Is Faire—and How Is It Affecting Our Industry?

  • Why Fiction Sells—And Why It Matters

  • How a Great Children’s Department Drives Bookstore Success

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Breakout Sessions

Retailers can choose from one of the following 90-minute seminars:

  • Using Social Media & AI to Grow Your Business

  • Introduction to Bookstore Manager Software

  • Bookstore Manager Software User's Meeting & Training

  • Selling Spanish

  • Opening a New Store

  • In-Store Custom Engraving Tools

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Breakout Sessions

Retailers can choose from one of the following 90-minute seminars:

  • Using Social Media & AI to Grow Your Business

  • Merchandising

  • Sales Analysis | Sales Forecasting | Inventory Management | Reward/Loyalty Programs

  • Buying Direct vs. Distribution | Returns

  • Direct Mail Works

  • In-Store Custom Engraving Tools

Registration is FREE for all retailers!

The Show that Pays to Attend

CPE offers a generous tiered reimbursement program for retailers. You can easily meet the reimbursement requirements as you replenish your inventory and prepare for the next selling season. On average, more than 80% of the CPE attendees have qualified for full reimbursement.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Join CRA

Become a member of the Christian Retail Association (CRA).  CRA membership will be required to be eligible for the cash prize drawing and the travel allowance portion of the reimbursements.