Aligning Merchandising and Financial Planning in an Era of Continuous Disruption

Retailers of all sizes are rethinking their approach to everything from marketing to sales and merchandising to financial management. Is your business model agile enough to move in a way that advances your profitability and growth?

2026 is shaping up to be a year where agile, tech-savvy retailers who deeply understand and cater to evolving consumer desires for value, convenience, and connection will thrive amidst economic uncertainties, positioning themselves for more resilient, customer-led growth. Do you have the right tech at your fingertips to make this happen and maybe identify these ahead of your competition? We will dissect this topic at this event. 

In addition, we will share some of our key takeaways from Retail’s Big Show, NRF 26, taking place 11-13 January in New York City. So don’t worry if you missed it.

Discussion Topics:

• Breaking down the silos and adopting new working practices
• Agile scenario modelling and continuous forecasting
• Using external data for your advantage

Join us at the stylish Soho Hotel, for an opportunity to network with your peers over breakfast, and hear how you could move to a more unified state of planning so you can take 2026 by storm.

The event timing is 8am-10am with the option to stay afterwards for further networking.

Who should attend?

Retailer leaders working across merchandising and finance functions.