20 - 21 May 2025

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.

Data-Driven Planning for the Future

How do we turn raw data into actionable insights that reduce risk and improve precision in merchandise planning? Discover strategies to clean, structure, and leverage data for accurate forecasting and smarter decision-making.

Technology-Enabled Transformation

How can we adopt and scale advanced tools like AI and automation without disrupting workflows? Unpack real-world examples of tech integration that streamline processes, empower teams, and drive measurable results.

Agility in Assortment and Inventory

How do we adapt to unpredictable trends, shifting seasons, customization demands and competitive pressures without overstocking or under-delivering? Learn how to build flexible inventory strategies and dynamic planning models that keep you ahead.

Collaborative Planning for Better Outcomes

How can we break down silos to align creative and operational goals in merchandise planning? Explore approaches to fostering collaboration, managing change, and achieving unified, cross-functional success.

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Merchandise Planning USA 2025 VENUE

Join us this May 20-21 for Merchandise Planning New York! We're hosting the event at Annex 417, a bright, modern space right in the middle of Midtown Manhattan.

Looking to connect with fellow planners and share fresh ideas? You'll love Annex 417's creative atmosphere, and since it's just a quick walk from Grand Central, getting there is a breeze. Come and be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of merchandise planning.

Merchandise Planning USA 2025 venue

RECENT TESTIMONIALS

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

Head of Merchandise Planning, Calvin Klein

Thank you for hosting another great conference PI Apparel! So exciting to share ideas and make new connections!

eComm Product Merchandise Manager, Dicks Sporting Goods

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

Overall it was a great experience. Very well organized and enough time to attend different parts of the agenda but still connect one on one with others. I really enjoyed the speakers from folks in the business informative.

Senior Director Omni Location Planning, Abercrombie and Fitch

Great inaugural conference on Merch and Planning, and a much needed event dedicated to engage with merchants - who can really influence the sustainability and profitability of a company via their product assortment choices.

Former Sr. Director Digital Go To Market,, PVH

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