The Council for Retail & Sales

The Council for Retail & Sales CRS works with the retail and sales communities to stimulate interest in those careers. We educate,

Originally started at Kutztown University as the Center for Retailing Solutions, the CRS has partnered with various educational institutions including Kutztown, Penn State and most recently with DeSales University. Membership is open to students, corporations, faculty, individuals, colleges, sponsors, and others. Some of the many membership benefits include:
- Access to executive and sales educati

on programs
-Seminar, industry conference and networking opportunities
-A source for premier student talent for potential employment and/or internships
-Educational and inspirational opportunities for students

Thanks to Nicole Everett and her team at Walmart for sponsoring our case competition this semester! A big congrats to Pe...
10/31/2025

Thanks to Nicole Everett and her team at Walmart for sponsoring our case competition this semester! A big congrats to Penn State Lehigh Valley for taking 1st & 2nd place! 🥇👏🏻

09/23/2025
CRS Speaker Andres Gallegos! Check out the Z-CoiL's on Shark Tank Tomorrow Night!!!!
09/23/2025

CRS Speaker Andres Gallegos! Check out the Z-CoiL's on Shark Tank Tomorrow Night!!!!

đź‘€ Want a sneak peek of our Shark Tank episode?

We can’t give away spoilers… but you can watch the official ABC teaser right here:
➡️ https://www.detpress.com/abc/video/z-coil/embed

Tune in for the full pitch:
đź“… Wednesday, Sept 24
⏰ 10 PM ET/PT · 9 PM CT/MT
đź“ş ABC

Thank you Walmart! The CRS team had a great time at this morning’s grand re-opening of the East Greenville store and are...
09/12/2025

Thank you Walmart! The CRS team had a great time at this morning’s grand re-opening of the East Greenville store and are forever thankful for your support! Well done! 👏🏻

Tomorrow, 9/12, is the last day to register your team to compete in the CRS fall Collegiate Challenge sponsored by Walma...
09/11/2025

Tomorrow, 9/12, is the last day to register your team to compete in the CRS fall Collegiate Challenge sponsored by Walmart! Faculty- register your team here:

Fall CRS Collegiate Challenge The Fall 2025 CRS Collegiate Competition is sponsored by Walmart and will be held on the DeSales University campus on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The top team will receive $1,200 to be divided by team members and a team trophy. The second-place team will be awarded $400...

09/10/2025
One of our Meet the Expert Speakers! You know the shoes, now know the rest of the story on Shark Tank!
09/10/2025

One of our Meet the Expert Speakers! You know the shoes, now know the rest of the story on Shark Tank!

A big THANKS to Walmart for your ongoing support of our program! We appreciate you and love working with your team!
09/04/2025

A big THANKS to Walmart for your ongoing support of our program! We appreciate you and love working with your team!

Great front-page coverage of our "Meet the Experts" event! Elaine Kurtz Thode, James R. Doc Ogden, Dr Kecia Kathleen Stu...
04/09/2025

Great front-page coverage of our "Meet the Experts" event! Elaine Kurtz Thode, James R. Doc Ogden, Dr Kecia Kathleen Sturdivant, Nick Miller

Batch Microcreamery owner Manny Rodriguez said revitalization is not a switch to flip, but a vision. “So we’ve got to stick with it.”

Thank you to our panelists and moderator for a great session tonight!
04/07/2025

Thank you to our panelists and moderator for a great session tonight!

CRS welcomes Dr. Kecia Sturdivant as the moderator of this Apr 7th session! Dr. Sturdivant brings many years of experien...
04/02/2025

CRS welcomes Dr. Kecia Sturdivant as the moderator of this Apr 7th session! Dr. Sturdivant brings many years of experience to the panel as former assistant director of the SBDC at Kutztown University and current Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Muhlenberg College.

Attendees can look forward to learning how sustainability is incorporated into revitalization efforts (think eco-friendly buildings, energy-efficient transportation, urban green spaces) and how the planning committee balances financial return with community needs when planning a revitalization. Don’t miss your opportunity to be in-the-know about exciting things happening in the Lehigh Valley!

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-experts-downtown-revitalization-tickets-1257719696469?aff=oddtdtcreator

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2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA
18034

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