Popular event to be repeated in California in October

For church bookstore manager Rose Seeley, Christian Retailing’s Retailing ReBoot event in April gave her “more practical information and ideas than I have ever got from any one show I have been to.”

The event was so popular that we are going to offer another opportunity for people who missed out, this time on the West Coast.

Retailing ReBoot West will be held Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 17-18 at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos, Calif. The church is home to Seeley’s 
Cottonwood Bookstore.

Others who attended Retailing ReBoot in April with Seeley echoed her appreciation of the mix of presentations, discussions, networking sessions and business meetings:

“I came away greatly encouraged—I was about to give up, so thank you, thank you, thank you.”

“It was awesome! I enjoyed everything about it. All of your team’s hard work and care was evident. I learned much, was inspired and got to spend time with some wonderful people.” 

Retailers from independent and church stores and suppliers came together to discuss trends and challenges, share insights and ideas, and explore new products and opportunities in an informal, cooperative spirit.

The focus was on how to help “reboot” stores for the future, as the industry continues to change.

At Retailing ReBoot West , we will again be digging into some of the key issues facing Christian stores. The industry is at a place where just doing what worked in the past is not enough. How should stores respond to the growing e-book market? What can they do to really set themselves apart from other channels? Where are the category growth 
opportunities? 

 As in Orlando, we expect some of the answers to come from our presentations and panel discussions—and also in the informal times of fellowship and conversation.

In addition, there will be time to connect with suppliers, find out about new products and look at preparations for the important Christmas season.

“I love ReBoot because of its size and atmosphere. It’s intimate and therefore conducive to connecting and collaborating with others,” said Seeley. “And I’m so excited that Cottonwood Church is hosting the first Retail ReBoot West because that opportunity will be made more available to churches and other stores in the West. 

“It’s part of Cottonwood’s DNA to help and empower people in ministry in order to see them succeed and flourish, so the partnership is an ideal one. Retailing ReBoot West is an opportunity not to be missed.”

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