CDG- State Of Survey 2026

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This survey helps us put together a summary of where each store stands heading into 2027 — your key challenges, what's working, and where you'd like support. Your responses will be used to build a brief overview for your business and to identify common themes across the group, so we can bring in the right resources and discussion topics at conference.

It should take about 5–7 minutes. Please answer in short phrases rather than long explanations — this helps us summarize accurately and keeps the survey quick for everyone!

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What are your top 1–3 challenges right now, heading into 2027?
List up to 3, in a few words each.

What strategies or changes have you made — or plan to make — to address those challenges?
List up to 3, in a few words each.

Besides addressing challenges, what other notable changes has your business made this year?
List up to 3, in a few words each.

What are you projecting for your 2027 sales compared to 2026? Please choose one.

Is cash flow a concern (even a minor one) for your business today?

Do you anticipate cash flow becoming more of a concern over the next 12 months?

Which areas of your business would you like help with? (Select up to 5)

What's the number one big-picture issue weighing on you the most? Tell us in a few words. (Ok to leave blank)

What new elements will go into your 2027 plans, or what will you lean in to? (Ok to leave blank)

If you could ask the rest of the group one question about how they run their business, what would it be? Your question may be used in our Ask Me Anything Session. (Ok to skip if nothing comes to mind)

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