Consumer goods and retail outlook

Elevated prices and a slowing economy are challenging global retailers, while rising interest rates and falling real incomes are squeezing consumer spending. Amid these headwinds, the reopening of China will offer some relief.

In this on-demand webinar, our industry experts explore how these forces affect retail sales worldwide—online and offline.

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Event agenda:

Forecasts for retail sales growth

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Pricing pressures and the implications

Online versus offline retail

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Regional disparities

Outlook for luxury consumption

Event speakers:

Ana Nicholls

Director of industry operations

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Barsali Bhattacharyya

Manager, industry briefing

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Aishwarya Tendolkar

Research analyst

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