Why CPE?

Where the industry does business

CPE has a rich
20-year history

The Munce Group founded CPE 20 years ago because of the challenges facing Christian retail. The industry needed a place to be encouraged, equipped and engaged in work and ministry. These three pillars serve as the foundation of CPE through training, networking, order writing and so much more.

CPE Through
the Years

Why Attend?

CPE is where the Christian retail industry comes together to grow in business and ministry. It’s the one place where retailers, exhibitors, authors and media partner for a common purpose—to get the Word out.

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CPE encourages attendees with dynamic speakers, information on current trends and engages attendees in order-writing so stores are equipped for upcoming promotions.

CPE is more than a trade show. At CPE you will find:

  • Encouragement from God’s Word during daily devotions from best selling authors, speakers, and special guests

  • Business Training and workshops

  • Exhibit Floor with over 100+ vendors announcing new releases and trends

  • Inspiration from your likeminded business owners

  • Entertainment including movie premiers, concerts, dinner & special events

  • Opportunities to win! CPE offers a daily cash prize drawing for all Retailers, plus fun contests throughout the show

You will leave CPE having been Encouraged, Equipped & Engaged!

If you have never participated in CPE, don’t let another event pass you by.

You’ll be glad you invested the time.

CPE is the show that pays to attend

CPE offers a generous tiered reimbursement program for retailers, based on the number of vendors they place orders with at the show. Retailers can easily meet the reimbursement requirements as they replenish inventory and prepare for the next selling season. On average, nearly 80% of the CPE retailers qualify for full reimbursement at each show.

What’s Included?

  • All meals during the show

  • Up to 2 nights at CPE’s participating hotel

  • Members of the Christian Retail Association (CRA) will also receive up to $250 cash towards travel expenses

  • Cash prize drawing (for CRA members only) at the end of the show - prizes include $250, $500, $1000 Visa gift cards

Become a CRA Member

Christian Retail Association, Inc. (CRA) is a non-profit ministry founded by the Munce Group to help build community within the Christian retail industry and to bring beneficial assets to store owners and vendors alike.

Associate membership is required for all exhibitors to participate in the CPE show.