QBCS Attending NRF 2026 In January: What To Expect
Each January, the retail industry gathers in New York for NRF—part conference, part meeting ground, part reality check for the year ahead. For QBCS, attending NRF 2026 isn’t about chasing the newest “big idea.” It’s about spending dedicated time with the people we work with every day: retailers, Oracle teams, and partners who are navigating the practical challenges of running large, complex retail operations.
Why We Attend
As a retail consulting firm and Oracle Gold Partner, much of our work involves helping organizations get the most out of their Oracle Retail investments. NRF gives us a chance to step back from day-to-day project work and talk openly with clients about what’s working, what’s changing, and what they need from their systems in the coming year.
We also use the event to keep a close eye on Oracle’s retail roadmap—updates, timelines, and enhancements that have real impact on planning, budgeting, and ongoing support. These conversations help us give clients accurate guidance instead of assumptions or guesswork.
What Clients Can Expect From Us at NRF
Throughout NRF 2026, the QBCS team will be meeting with retailers to:
- Review ongoing and upcoming Oracle Retail projects: Whether it’s an upgrade, a stabilization effort, or planning for cloud adoption, NRF allows us to align expectations and next steps in a focused setting.
- Discuss operational challenges: Not the conceptual ones—actual issues affecting stores, supply chain, merchandising, reporting, or system integrations. We use these sessions to map problems to realistic solutions.
- Talk through roadmap considerations: NRF is often when retailers begin shaping their priorities for the next fiscal year. We help translate Oracle’s direction into actionable plans that match each retailer’s timeline and constraints.
- Offer guidance for long-term planning: Many retailers are in the middle ground between maintaining existing systems and preparing for larger modernization initiatives. Our role is to help them make informed, steady progress without disruption.
A Chance to Connect Face-to-Face
With so much of today’s work handled remotely, NRF gives us something valuable: the ability to sit across from teams we usually meet through screens. These in-person conversations—quick catch-ups, scheduled meetings, or informal chats—often lead to clearer decisions and better project outcomes once everyone is back home.
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond
The retail landscape continues to shift, but the fundamentals remain: reliable systems, clear processes, and solutions that support real business needs. QBCS will be using NRF 2026 as an opportunity to ensure we’re aligned with our clients and partners on how to move forward in a stable, predictable, and practical way.
Let’s Meet at NRF 2026
If you’ll be in New York for the conference and would like to discuss your Oracle Retail environment, upcoming projects, or challenges you’re planning for, we’d be happy to set up time. Get in touch with our team today!
