2025 Back-to-School & Holiday Preview Webinar

It seems like the school year just wrapped up, but parents are already planning back-to-school shopping. Our research on the 2025 back-to-school retail outlook suggests retailers like Walmart and Target will likely see a delayed start to the season due to tariff uncertainty. Meanwhile, suppliers expect Amazon to make its biggest splash in the season yet thanks to its new 4-day Prime Day event in mid-July.

With the consumer environment remaining as unpredictable as ever, what actions can suppliers take today to succeed during the weeks and months ahead as back-to-school quickly turns into the holiday season?

Join CRC on Friday, July 11 at 12:00 pm ET as we host our annual Back-to-School & Holiday Preview Webinar.

During this live session, Ben Metzger, Executive Director of CRC’s Traditional Retail Council, will unpack the most important recent macro and consumer trends, latest back-to-school forecasts, early holiday projections, and key focus areas for suppliers.

Some questions we plan to answer include:

• How is the macro environment impacting retail demand?
• What strategies are retailers adopting for back-to-school and holiday shopping?
• Who are the expected winners and losers for the coming months?
• What adjustments should suppliers consider making in this uncertain environment?
• What are early expectations for 2026?

Our goal is to help suppliers navigate the near-term and win over the medium-term with actionable strategies and data-driven insights.

Registration includes the full slide deck and audio replay we’ll send out after the call.