Reading, Writing, & Retailing Symposium Showcases Renowned Speakers
From screenplay writers, authors, script writers, journalists, and composers – there are all kinds of writers out there – and The Council for Retail and Sales gathered some of the best at their recent Reading, Writing & Retailing symposium which was held at DeSales University on Friday, April 19, 2024. Over 60 guests attended, ranging…
Read MoreNorthampton Community College wins local Collegiate Challenge
The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS), housed at DeSales University, hosts two collegiate case competitions each year. This spring the competition was held on March 21, 2024 and sponsored by The Theory of 5. A team from Northampton Community College took 1st place. The winning team was led by faculty advisors Wendi Achey, Annie Laurie…
Read MoreCRS to host Reading, Writing, & Retailing Symposium
The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS), housed at DeSales University, will hold its next educational symposium: Reading, Writing, and Retailing, on April 19 from 9am-2:30pm EST. The event will be held at the DeSales University Center in Center Valley. “We’re so excited about this symposium, which will focus on issues and changes within the…
Read MoreTeam from Penn State wins local Collegiate Challenge
The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS), housed at DeSales University, hosts up to two collegiate case competitions each year. This fall the competition was held on October 12, 2023 and sponsored by Brenntag Nutrition. A team from Penn State’s main campus took 1st place. The winning team was led by faculty advisor Dr. Denise Ogden…
Read MoreCouncil for Retail and Sales Holds Check-Signing Ceremony for Walmart
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. (September 28, 2023) – The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS), housed at DeSales University, hosted a check-signing ceremony to recognize and celebrate their long-time partnership with retail giant, Walmart. On September 27, 2023, the CRS team and its board members were joined by representatives from Walmart for the ceremony. During the…
Read MoreNorthampton Community College team wins local Collegiate Challenge
The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS), housed at DeSales University, hosts up to two collegiate case competitions each year. This spring the competition was held on March 21, 2023 and sponsored by Walmart. A team from Northampton Community College took 1st place. The winning team was led by faculty advisor Wendi Achey and consisted of…
Read MorePenn State Lehigh Valley wins local Collegiate Challenge
The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS), housed at DeSales University, hosts 1-2 collegiate case competitions each year. This fall the competition was held on Oct 26, 2022 and sponsored by Haydenfilms Institute (HFI), a non-profit agency in the filmmaking industry. Teams from Penn State Lehigh Valley took both 1st and 2nd places. The winning team, 4K Consulting,…
Read MoreExperts from the media industry spoke at DeSales University
Media is one of the most powerful industries out there – the role is to inform the masses, influence public opinion, and push government agendas. It’s also an industry that is constantly evolving, and media companies must continuously adapt to new technologies and applications to stay relevant among users. On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the…
Read MoreNY Times best-selling author, Paco Underhill, speaks at DeSales University
On April 28, 2022, the Council for Retail & Sales (CRS) hosted NY Times best-selling author, Paco Underhill, at its “Meet the Experts” event at DeSales University. Students, business professionals, and the general public crowded around to hear Underhill share his perspective on consumer trends and get a sneak-peek into his newly released book, “How We Eat:…
Read More“Science of Shopping” expert, Paco Underhill, to speak at DeSales University
The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS) will host Paco Underhill, renowned author, highly sought after speaker, and founder of the market research and consulting company, Envirosell. The event is open to the public and will be held at DeSales University on April 28, 2022. Networking and a book signing will begin at 6pm, with…
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