Consumer Markets Trends and Takeaways for 2026

In an increasingly dynamic economic landscape, consumer markets leaders face mounting pressure to navigate change while remaining agile and future focused. Join Crowe and industry specialists on Feb. 5 to examine key macroeconomic trends and regulatory developments that are expected to shape 2026 and explore practical strategies companies can adopt today to position themselves for a stronger tomorrow.

The first session will provide a timely economic update, highlighting key trends in growth, inflation, labor markets, and interest rates. We will showcase performance improvement solutions tailored to the consumer markets industry targeting operations, supply chain, and working capital.

The next session will explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) affects the treatment of depreciation, interest, and research expenses, as well as opportunities to utilize the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory method of accounting in the current inflationary environment.

Whether you lead finance, tax, operations, or strategy for a consumer-focused organization, this event offers insights you need to respond proactively to change and lead confidently into the future.

Economic Update and Performance Improvement Solution Showcase

After attending this webinar, you should be able to:

• Assess current economic conditions and key indicators to evaluate their potential impact on business and strategic decision-making
• Identify major economic risks and opportunities shaping the outlook for growth, inflation, labor markets, and interest rates
• Gain awareness of common performance indicators and performance improvement solutions that address operational, supply chain, and working capital challenges

Tax Year-End Update: OBBBA Impacts and Planning Opportunities for Consumer Markets

After attending this webinar, you should be able to:

• Identify the areas of the OBBBA that might affect the tax landscape and tax planning opportunities for your business
• Evaluate tax planning opportunities related to the OBBBA
• Consider how the LIFO method of accounting might benefit your business