2026 Forecast - Leaders' Lunch
This is our first senior retailer gathering of the year and it kicks off with the most important details- We’ll be revealing IMRGs forecast for 2026 trading and give a full review of how 2025 performed. With this free-to-attend event, you’ll get all the insight and data you need to set you up for a successful Q1 and beyond.
The potential for increases in efficiency and productivity is clear, yet the real benefit has yet to be realised in most cases. Could this be the year that those implementations really start to deliver on the promise of AI? What combination of solutions work best, where is AI ‘ready’ to make a difference?
This event, designed to enable senior retailers to sit together and discuss challenges and opportunities in ecommerce, we will address these questions head-on, as IMRG share research into how retailers are using AI, as well as our revenue forecast for 2026 and general expectations for trade.
Why Attend
Exclusive first reveal of IMRG’s 2026 forecast: IMRG have carefully created a forecast that you can use to pitch your strategy against.
Benchmark 2025 performance: Gain all the IMRG data you need to have a clear view of how you performed in 2025 compared to industry growth rates.
Identify upcoming trends: Spot which categories are likely to do well in 2026 and which areas might struggle.
Key Day Insight: Learn how some of the key days in the calendar performed, including Boxing Day, New Years Day, and Black Friday.
Learn from senior peers: Hear about what your peers’ top takeaways from 2025 are and the actions they plan to take for growth in 2026.
Event format
This one-day event brings together over 40 senior retailers to reflect on performance, spot opportunities for growth, and anticipate trends for 2026.
You can expect:
- Five-course dining in an intimate, private setting
- IMRG presentations on 2025 performance and 2026 forecast
- Rotating roundtables focussing on optimising various eCommerce metrics
- Pre-matched 1:1 networking opportunities
- Access to IMRGs powerful Digital Dashboard rankings & benchmarking data
Event venue
The Loft, Ivy Club, London
Held at The Ivy Club, this exclusive lunch pairs premium insights with five-star dining in one of London’s most distinguished settings.
Am I eligible?
The event is free to attend for retailers. To ensure a relevant experience for all attendees, limited free seats are available for non-members who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Retailers who hold a position in the following: C-Suite, Directors, and Head of’s
- Retailers who represent a retail business with an annual turnover of £5 million or more.
How can solution providers get involved?
This event is only free to attend for retailers.
This is a rare chance to engage senior retailers during their peak trading season.
Sponsorship offers exclusive access to a highly curated audience.
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