The most successful retailers in the volatile, global landscape aren't just surviving - they're thriving by transforming their back-office operations into strategic competitive advantages. With new legislation taking effect January 1, 2026, and consumer behavior continuing to evolve across global markets, the companies that can adapt quickly and pivot strategically are those that have reimagined their legal, tax, trade, and risk functions.

This session reveals how leading global retailers turn traditional compliance challenges into growth catalysts while maintaining a customer experience that drives loyalty. You'll discover how intelligent automation across legal, tax, trade, and risk operations enables the agility needed to respond to regulatory shifts, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility - all without compromising the seamless shopping experiences that keep customers coming back.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategic Transformation: How to create strategic back-office functions vs reactive cost centers
• Operational Intelligence: Discover how real-time compliance data informs faster, smarter business decisions
• Competitive Advantage: See how paying suppliers accurately and on-time creates "first pick" priority in volatile markets
• Future-Ready Framework: Walk away with actionable strategies to build resilience against 2026's regulatory changes