The Role of AI in Merchandise Planning

12 September 2024

UK 3pm | CDT 4pm | EDT 10am | PDT 7am

As the retail landscape rapidly evolves, the integration of AI in merchandise planning is transforming how businesses operate. PI Apparel’s Spotlight will explore how AI-powered solutions are revolutionizing inventory management, demand forecasting, and product assortment strategies. Join us to discover how leading retailers are leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, optimize merchandise planning, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

Spotlight Speakers

Richa Agarwal, Former Sr. Director Digital Go To Market,, PVH

Richa Agarwal

Former Sr. Director Digital Go To Market,, PVH

Glenda Light, Consultant, Former VP, Company Planning, Alo Yoga

Glenda Light

Consultant, Former VP, Company Planning, Alo Yoga

Greg Petro, CEO, First Insight

Greg Petro

CEO, First Insight

Joanna Sjoberg, Former Global Planning & Merchandising Director, GANT

Joanna Sjoberg

Former Global Planning & Merchandising Director, GANT

Alessandro Pane, Former COO & Consultant, Alexander McQueen

Alessandro Pane

Former COO & Consultant, Alexander McQueen

Matt Dawson, Group Merchandising Director, N Brown Group

Matt Dawson

Group Merchandising Director, N Brown Group

John Talbott, Director: Center for Education and Research in Retail, Retail Center: Kelley School of Business

John Talbott

Director: Center for Education and Research in Retail, Retail Center: Kelley School of Business

Spotlight Agenda

Day 1

Welcome Address
10.00am New York | 3.00pm London | 4.00pm Paris | 10.00pm Hong Kong
AI & Predictive Analytics: Shaping the Future of Retail
10.05am New York | 3.05pm London | 4.05pm Paris | 10.05pm Hong Kong
Glenda Light, Consultant, Former VP, Company Planning, Alo Yoga
Richa Agarwal, Former Sr. Director Digital Go To Market,, PVH
Alessandro Pane, Former COO & Consultant, Alexander McQueen
Greg Petro, CEO, First Insight
Smart Merchandising: Harnessing AI for Merchandise Planning
10.55am New York | 3.55pm London | 4.55pm Paris | 10.55pm Hong Kong
Greg Petro, CEO, First Insight
The Evolution of Merchandising in a Dynamic Market
11.30am New York | 4.30pm London | 5.30pm Paris | 11.30pm Hong Kong
Joanna Sjoberg, Former Global Planning & Merchandising Director, GANT
Richa Agarwal, Former Sr. Director Digital Go To Market,, PVH
Matt Dawson, Group Merchandising Director, N Brown Group
John Talbott, Director: Center for Education and Research in Retail, Retail Center: Kelley School of Business
Greg Petro, CEO, First Insight
Closing Remarks
12.15pm New York | 5.15pm London | 6.15pm Paris | 12.15am Hong Kong

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