24 - 25 September 2024

Unlocking Customer-Centric Insights Through Digital Transformation

Engage with leading Merchants as we explore the latest in data analytics, smart forecasting, and strategic planning for crafting supremely customer-focused products.

Embracing digital platforms like AI, Big Data, and predictive tools is essential. Merchants today must navigate online shopping patterns and ever-changing pop culture trends. This shift calls for retailers, designers, and manufacturers to harness data and tap into consumer insights more deeply than ever.

Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge tech reshaping the Merchant landscape and the vital strategies for producing customer-centric products while reducing markdowns and returns.

AI & PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

PRODUCT ASSORTMENT CURATION

DEMAND FORECASTING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

OPTIMIZED LINE PLANNING STRATEGY

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

Justin Honaman
Justin Honaman

Head, Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods Industry Strategy & BD

Amazon

Shilpa Sachdev
Shilpa Sachdev

Senior Director, Planning and Allocation

Versace

Leila Jalai
Leila Jalai

Senior Vice President, Global Planning & Inventory Management

David Yurman

Naomi Gross
Naomi Gross

Professor, Fashion Business Management

Fashion Institute of Technology

Katrine Fritz
Katrine Fritz

Chief Merchant

TomboyX

Susan Stoklosa
Susan Stoklosa

Global Head of Planning, Omni Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management

Giii

Shelby Goldfaden
Shelby Goldfaden

Director of Merchandising

M.M.LaFleur

Giovanni Lepori
Giovanni Lepori

Vice President Global Retail Development

Rothy's

Merchandise Planning NY 2024 VENUE

Merchandise Planning NY will take place at The Union League Club, a prestigious central Manhattan social club.

Located on the corner of 37th Street and Park Avenue, The Union League Club is home to a distinguished art collection, a library, sports and fitness facilities, fine dining and catering, conference rooms and a gallery of art. It remains "a simple organization of a social nature", cherished by members and guests seeking a place of refuge in New York.

Merchandise Planning NY 2024 venue

RECENT TESTIMONIALS

The PI Apparel events are remarkable for the opportunities to hear from great speakers on topical content as well as one-on-one meetings with colleagues, vendors and thought leaders. This is THE event to attend for brands, educators and anyone who is looking for new and emerging technologies, concepts and inspiration.

Independent Consultant, Torrid

An epic few days of industry Presentations, Fireside Chats, Panel Discussions, Think Tanks with such great insights among industry peers!

Heading up Demand Merchandising, Calvin Klein

The event was an incredible experience, with inspiring speakers and thought leaders sharing insights on Industry Evolution & Tech Innovation, driving positive changes in our daily business operations!

Global Head of Planning, Omni Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management, Giii

Great event! Made new connections to stakeholders throughout the planning process. Speakers and topics were spot on, and retailers were excited to see focus on this important part of the retail process.

Head of Solution Strategy for Apparel & Fashion, AWS

We had a great experience. We were a mix group of Business (Merchandise Planning) and IS, we had great conversations on what we each experienced and took away from the conference. We would be interested in attending every year!

Director, Merchandise Planning, Womens, Arcteryx

The size of the conference and venue location made it easy to meet people and connect. The overarching themes were clear and the speakers were informative for anyone starting on an AI transformation journey

Professor, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Institute of Technology

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