Our 2024 FRP Retail Conference on the 25^th September will be a chance for retailers, lawyers, accountants, forensic specialists, corporate finance experts and restructuring advisers to come together and discuss what’s in store for the sector in the months ahead. 

Taking place at the Chartered Accountants’ Hall in central London, I’ll be joining my FRP Financial Advisory colleagues – Partners Jim Davies, Justin Matthews and Richard Sanfourche – to host an afternoon workshop where we will explore key strategies for successful cashflow management, how value is evolving in the sector, current M&A trends and how to position yourself for a successful exit. 

Workshop overview

A number of retailers are suffering from a two-pronged hit of lukewarm consumer confidence and a stubbornly high cost base. That applies equally to retailers with a bricks-and-mortar or online focus, with the latter no longer being the panacea for the sector as it was perceived to be only a few years back.

It all means that for some operators, managing cashflow is significantly tougher than it was even just a year ago. So, our workshop will cover some of the practical steps that retailers can take to enhance their cashflow and extend the runway if they are facing a short to medium term liquidity event.

Ultimately, however, pursuing a sale of the business may turn out to be the optimal route for the business given its circumstances. And, with this in mind, we’ll also discuss current valuation and M&A trends along with tips on how to maximise value when going to market. To this end, we have identified key value drivers for retailers to focus on when seeking new investment.

To find out more about the 2024 FRP Retail Conference, please click here.