Thursday 18th June, 2026 | The Minster Building, Cavendish Venues, London
Striking the balance for future-fit retail optimising costs, maximising impact
Rising costs and competitive pressures continue to impact retail and slam profit margins. Unexpected tax hikes only add to concerns.
Retail Gazette’s Efficiency Debate will explore how retailers are working to balance increasing cost scrutiny and budget changes with tech-enabled transformation opportunities – and the fear of being left behind.
Providing unfiltered retail insight and takeaway action points alongside candid learnings and game-changing solutions, join us for a deep dive into treading the line between optimising costs and maximising impact.
Created for (and by) senior-level retail professionals working to transform and future-proof their business, this free-to-attend, content-led day is specifically developed to help your business identify ways to streamline systems, eliminate silos and balance cost control with growth.
Face the year ahead by shaping a resilient, future-fit business underpinned by technology, people and culture.
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Here’s what delegates said about our 2025 event

It was great to be involved yesterday – found the debate really interesting and some good open conversation
Marketing & Product Director, Whittard of Chelsea

I genuinely enjoyed the active participation from all which was refreshing. It was great to be part of an open and honest discussion about how different retailers around the table are tackling common challenges we all face.
Merchandising Director, All Saints
Connect
Join peers across retail to connect, share, and take away tangible learnings
Debate
Debate how to strike the balance between cost control and growth
Collaborate
Shape partnerships to support and accelerate your transformation strategy
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