Features
20 CPE Summer 2026: Faith, Fellowship & a Stronger Christian Retail Community by Christy Dollins
26 Every Store Tells a Story 5 Keys to Effective Merchandising with Lorraine Valk
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Departments events & outreach
8 ' Tis the Season: 4th Quarter Event Calendar heart & soul
16 Bring in the Harvest Without the Hustle by Erin Harrigan
46 Beautiful in Its Time by Sarah Salviandar, PhD tech & trends
30 How Christian Retailers Can Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch by Kelly Graham Flores brick & mortar
34 Training and Retaining Good Employees by Brian McKay
38 How a Great Children ' s Department Drives Bookstore Success by Brock Eastman and Rick and Susan Lewis customer service
42 When the Conversation Matters Most by Ken Gonyer
Columns
12 Business 101 Returns That Make You Money by Kimberly Burns
50 Store Spotlight: Logos Bookstore of Dallas