Traditional Retail
July 17, 2026
12:00 pm
Mid-Year Retail Check-In & Forecast Update
New trends, changing shopper behavior, and updated retailer expectations are reshaping the outlook for the remainder of 2026.
To help stay ahead of the curve, CRC’s Traditional Retail Team is hosting a Mid-Year Retail Check-In Webinar on Friday, July 17.
During this 60-minute session, we’ll review retailer performance and the strategic priorities shaping the market, share our latest forecasts for leading retailers, and discuss what we’re expecting through Back to School, Holiday, and into 2027.
We’ll cover topics like:
- Where retailer performance is exceeding or falling short of expectations
- The trends and macro factors driving our updated forecasts
- Key risks and opportunities to help your team plan for the second half of the year
- What we’re watching most closely as retailers prepare for back to school, holiday season, and beyond
Registration includes access to the slide deck and audio replay sent after the call.
About the Presenter
Ben Metzger
Executive Director, Traditional Retail Council
Cleveland Research Company
Ben is the Executive Director of Cleveland Research Company’s Traditional Retail Council. He is focused on gathering insights, identifying inflections and providing actionable conclusions for suppliers across the mass, club, grocery and dollar channels.
Ben holds two Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and Economics and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University.