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Retail's New Growth Drivers

The pace of change in retail is constant, and only those who adapt to new technologies, consumer habits, and operations with thrive. In this environment, success lies in growth that is sustainable, practical and profitable.

In 2025, World Retail Congress is returning to London, a city full of inspirational retail concepts, to identify and discuss the new growth drivers that set those at the top of the industry apart from the rest.

With an agenda developed especially for senior retail leaders, you'll gain insights from global figures and gain strategies to drive growth in your business.

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Series Three is now here!

We are delighted to be joined by our partners, AlixPartners as we explore the impact and application of AI in retail with a variety of guests.

In these unique interviews, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the worlds' top retailers are using AI to create better, more personalised experiences for customers and optimise their operations.

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Connect with global retail leaders at World Retail Congress. Be inspired by bold ideas, forge meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of retail.

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CONGRESS RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

To ensure attendees come away with actionable intel, exclusive research reports are published each year around the key themes and challenges. 

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  • Download the EY and World Retail Congress Report Now The retail industry stands at a turning point. The world’s most forward-thinking retailers are embracing bold strategies to reinvent how they grow. ...
  • Download the AlixPartners and World Retail Congress Report Now The retail industry stands at the precipice of great change, and there is no turning back. In the next year, the choices you make around ...
  • Download the Russell Reynolds Associates and World Retail Congress Report Now In a time of transformation, retail needs bold, inclusive leadership. This powerful new report from Russell Reynolds Assoc ...
  • The World Retail Congress wrapped up in April 2024, seeing industry giants including Alexandre Bompard, Group CEO, Carrefour, Nicolas Houzé, CEO, Galeries Lafayette, Janet Hayes, CEO, Crate and Barrel ...
  • Retail Reimagined

    19 Apr 2024
    This years report from Deloitte and World Retail Congress explore one of the five themes for the 2024 Congress 'Winning with Customers'. In luxury retail, customer experience has always been paramount ...
  • In this new report from Boston Consulting Group and World Retail Congress, one of the five congress themes is explored 'Winning with Innovation' and how that can be done. Social media where shoppers m ...

 

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Join us from the 27th - 29th April 2026 for the next iteration of World Retail Congress. Register your interest to be the first to know when registration goes live.

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