The A Circle Events

Live sessions for retailers who want to learn and connect.

Webinars, workshops, and live Q&As focused entirely on the numbers that drive independent retail. No fluff, no generalities -- just practical advisory content you can apply to your store.

What's Coming

Upcoming Sessions

Webinar

Open-to-Buy Planning for Spring: Build Your Buy Before the Season Starts

A live working session where we walk through building an OTB plan from scratch using real retail data. You will leave with a framework you can apply immediately.

Workshop

Markdown Strategy That Protects Margin: What to Cut, When, and By How Much

A practical workshop on managing aged inventory without sacrificing your annual margin goals. Includes a downloadable markdown decision tool.

Live Q&A

Ask the Advisors: Your Inventory, Buying, and Cash Flow Questions Answered

An open-format session with The A Circle advisory team. Submit your questions in advance or ask live. No pitch, no agenda -- just answers.

Past Sessions

Topics we have covered.

Members get access to all recordings from past events in the community library. New sessions are added monthly.

Reading Your P&L Like a Merchant, Not an Accountant

How to Build a Classification Structure That Actually Informs Buying

Seasonal Planning: What Independent Retailers Get Wrong

Cash Flow vs. Profit: Understanding the Difference Before It Costs You

Community Members Get Everything

Access all recordings, tools, and live sessions in one place.

Community membership includes access to every past event recording, priority registration for upcoming sessions, and exclusive workshops available only to members.

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