{"id":9,"date":"2018-04-10T01:04:44","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T01:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-03-12T21:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:43:30","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Website-slider-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-your-brand-an-athletic-perspective-tickets-1984157341019?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Slider-New.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Introducing a comprehensive, better way to be part of retail &amp; sales.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Introducing a comprehensive, better way to be part of retail &amp; sales.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Introducing a comprehensive, better way to be part of retail &amp; sales.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"previous\" role=\"button\">\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"next\" role=\"button\">\n<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tWelcome to\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CRS-logo3_edit1-300x164.png\" alt=\"CRS logo3_edit1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"164\" width=\"300\" title=\"CRS logo3_edit1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tHoused at\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"www.desales.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DeSales-logoK-_-one-color-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"DeSales logoK _ one color\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"135\" width=\"300\" title=\"DeSales logoK _ one color\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Originally started at Kutztown University as the Center for Retailing Solutions, the Council for Retail and Sales (CRS) has partnered with various educational institutions including Kutztown, Penn State and most recently with DeSales University. CRS works with the retail and sales communities to stimulate interest in retail and sales careers. We are a leading authority on issues and solutions that face the retailing and sales industries. In addition to professional education, we connect students to entry-level retail and sales opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some of the many membership benefits include:<\/p>\n\u2022 Access to executive and sales education programs<br \/>\n\u2022 Seminar, industry conference and networking opportunities<br \/>\n\u2022 A source for premier student talent for potential employment and\/or internships<br \/>\n\u2022 Educational and inspirational opportunities for students\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Membership is open to students, corporations, faculty, individuals, colleges, sponsors, and others.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thecrs.org\/?page_id=46\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBecome a member today!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>CRS relies on grants and contributions to deliver its programs. Email us at elaine.thode@desales.edu to donate.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tOur Mission\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The Council for Retail and Sales (CRS) is a leading authority on issues and solutions that face the retailing and sales industries. We develop relationships, strategic alliances, and partnerships with stakeholders in these industries. The CRS also focuses on connecting students to industry professionals. 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