Black Friday 2026 Review IMRG Leaders’ Lunch

Benchmark. Reflect. Lead the Peak.

The Dorchester, 53 Park Ln, London

Wed 9th Dec | 11:00 – 16:30



The First Reveal Of Black Friday Results

Join us for a high-impact afternoon of reflection, benchmarking, and collaboration at the Black Friday 2026 Review: Leaders’ Lunch.

This is a must attend event for retailers as it is the first reveal of our Black Friday data. Dissect peak season performance, uncover winning strategies, and identify opportunities for future success.

The event begins with registration and networking from 11:00 – 11:45, followed by the main programme starting at 11:50. Attendees can expect exclusive IMRG market insights, interactive discussions and valuable networking opportunities throughout the afternoon.

The main programme concludes at 15:30, followed by a drinks reception until 16:30, offering further opportunities to connect with senior retail peers.

  • A dining room with round tables set for a meal. Several people are seated at the tables, and a presentation is taking place at the front of the room. There are floral arrangements on the tables, and large windows provide natural light.
Event Title

Why Attend
 

Be among the first to see IMRG’s Black Friday 2026 results and understand what really happened across the market. Benchmark your performance, exchange insights with senior retail leaders and turn the lessons from peak into practical priorities for 2027.

Be among the first to access IMRG’s Black Friday 2026 results and see how your performance compares with 200+ retailers.

Uncover the campaign timings, strategies, conversion trends and customer behaviours that shaped Black Friday 2026.

Exchange ideas with senior retail leaders and turn the lessons from peak into actionable priorities for the year ahead.

Event Format

A curated guest list of over 40 industry leaders, you can share ideas, explore solutions to common challenges, and uncover growth opportunities.

  • Three-course dining in an intimate, private setting
  • Black Friday 2026 results and preparing for Peak 2027
  • Rotating roundtables on CX, personalisation, peak strategy, and retention
  • Pre-matched 1:1 networking opportunities

outside picture of the dorchester

Save Your Seat

Event Venue

The Dorchester, 53 Park Ln, London

Held at the iconic Dorchester, this exclusive lunch pairs premium insights with five-star dining in one of London’s most distinguished settings.

Inside picture of the Dorchester Venue

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 £10 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.

Book time with us to explore tailored partnership opportunities.