Scaling global retail through partnership

Global expansion is becoming more critical, complex and dependent on great partnerships.

The organisations that succeed will be those that can identify the right partners, structure the right models and execute consistently across markets.

The World Retail Brand Partnership Forum brings together the community of leaders shaping these relationships. It is a focused platform within the World Retail Congress for brands, operators and partners to explore how global growth is evolving — and how to execute it successfully.

A more practical conversation about growth

This is not a discussion about “where and who next”. It is about how growth actually happens.

The Forum focuses on:

  • How successful brands are combining partnership models to scale internationally
  • What the leading regional operators need to deliver successful brand collaborations. 
  • Which regions offer the strongest opportunities — and how to approach them
  • What defines a high-performing partnership in today’s market
  • How supply chain, IP, data and digital models are reshaping execution


 

Brand Partnerships Forum

BUILD FOR SENIOR DECISION MAKERS

You'll meet with peers focused on the same challenges and outcomes

The Forum convenes leaders responsible for:

  • International expansion and development
  • Franchise, wholesale and licensing operations
  • Marketplace and omnichannel strategy
  • Real estate, operations, legal and supply chain

 

DESIGNED FOR REAL INSIGHT

The emphasis is on real, practical and shared experience, not theory 

The programme combines:

  • Focused panel discussions
  • Experience-led operator and brand perspectives
  • Regional insights from those working on the ground
  • Curated roundtables to enable more open, peer-to-peer discussion
  • Year round access to a peer-community, supported with news and content designed to help drive global growth 

 

Global Brand Partnership Forum | Wednesday 29 April

13:30–14:00 | Introduction
Kick off with a focused look at the challenges and opportunities in international expansion, setting the ambition for global brand partnerships while connecting with fellow retail leaders.

14:00–14:30 | The Power of Partnerships
Retailers and global partners share what drives operational excellence, with practical insights into building successful collaborations across key markets.

14:30–15:00 | Regional Hotspots
Experts break down the most important regions for growth today, highlighting where to focus, how to enter, and what success looks like on the ground.

15:00–15:30 | Roundtable Discussions
Join interactive discussions across EMEA, Latin America, the Middle East, India and Asia to explore insights further, ask critical questions and share experiences with peers and speakers.

Developed in Partnership with:

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