The Retail Planning Crisis Nobody Talks About

Retail has more data than ever before. So why do so many companies still struggle with inventory, forecasting, and seasonal planning?In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Matt Hopkins, Global Head of Retail Solutions at Board, to break down the hidden operational challenges reshaping modern retail.Drawing from industry-wide insights and research around merchandise financial planning, Matt explains why fragmented systems, disconnected teams, and slow decision-making continue to hurt retailers in an increasingly unpredictable market.We discuss: Why seasonal retail planning keeps breaking downThe real cost of fragmented merchandising and supply chain systemsHow AI and external data are improving forecastingWhy agility is becoming the most important retail advantageThe future of merchandise financial planningHow retailers can respond faster to changing consumer behaviorWhat modern retail organizations still get wrong about planningThis episode is a deep dive into retail innovation, forecasting, AI, supply chains, merchandising, and the systems powering the future of commerce.#Retail #MattHopkins #AI #SupplyChain #Merchandising #RetailTechnology #BusinessPodcast #Forecasting #Innovation #Commerce #LegendsNLeaders