NACS Show 2025
  • Conference: October 14-17, 2025
  • Expo: October 15-17, 2025
  • Chicago | McCormick Place
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Economic Trends Shaping the Future of Retail

Format: Case Study Case Study
General topic presenting lessons learned start to finish.
Format: Expert-Expert Interview Expert-Expert Interview
Replaces fireside chat or single presenter format. Must be known industry expert or presentation of robust data.
Format: Ignite Ignite
Slides run automatically keeping speaker pacing. Keeps session moving.
Format: Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope
One topic through the eyes of different functional teams (e.g. supply chain, store ops, frontline, finance, etc.)
Format: Lightning Lightning
Moderated Q&A with small panel with efforts to drive diverse perspective; after 3 minutes on question, buzzer sounds and move to next question; forces people to be brief and clear on answers.
Format: Masterclass Masterclass
Single topic session which is a solo presenter and acts more like an university lecture. Must include multiple media, audience interaction, etc.
Format: Great Debate: Point Counterpoint Great Debate: Point Counterpoint
Facilitator stimulates point/counterpoint debate on key industry topic.
Format: Roundtables Roundtables
Facilitated discussion. Limited use of slides or video to set-up topic.
Format: Think You Know Me? Think You Know Me?
One group is polled on a topic, and then the other has to guess the outcomes, as a stimulant for discussion.
Format: Workshop Workshop
Traditional small group classroom style format.
Business Strategy
Format: Masterclass Masterclass

As we look ahead to 2026, this session will provide an overview of the economic trends impacting the retail and convenience sectors, from inflation and consumer spending shifts to supply chain and technology. We’ll break down what these trends mean for your business, offering insights to help you adapt, stay competitive, and plan for future growth. Whether you’re looking to optimize pricing, improve operational efficiency, or understand consumer behavior, this session will navigate current and future economic trends. 

October 14, 2025

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM CDT



Add to Calendar 10/14/2025 3:15 PM 10/14/2025 4:15 PM America/Chicago NACS Show Education Session - Economic Trends Shaping the Future of Retail

As we look ahead to 2026, this session will provide an overview of the economic trends impacting the retail and convenience sectors, from inflation and consumer spending shifts to supply chain and technology. We’ll break down what these trends mean for your business, offering insights to help you adapt, stay competitive, and plan for future growth. Whether you’re looking to optimize pricing, improve operational efficiency, or understand consumer behavior, this session will navigate current and future economic trends. 

Speakers

John Benson

Partner
Alvarez and Marsal

John Benson is a seasoned expert in management consulting and an industry leader, currently serving as a Partner on the Restaurants, Hospitality, Travel & Leisure team at AlixPartners. With...
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