Despite rising gas prices and an uncertain economy, CBA officials are “cautiously optimistic” about attendance for this year's International Christian Retail Show (ICRS), on learning that professional attendee preregistration for the July 13-17 event in Orlando, Fla., is currently running more than double what it was last year at this time.

CBA said it was also realistic, recognizing that the increases in preregistration could taper off. “We fully recognize that the increases at this point in the process could be attributed to a number of factors, but we are very encouraged that retailers are making their plans early to be at this year's show,” CBA President Bill Anderson said.

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