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 down
• The real cost of fragmented merchandising and supply chain systems
• How AI and external data are improving forecasting
• Why agility is becoming the most important retail advantage
• The future of merchandise financial planning
• How retailers can respond faster to changing consumer behavior
• What modern retail organizations still get wrong about planning

This episode is a deep dive into retail innovation, forecasting, AI, supply chains, merchandising, and the systems powering the future of commerce.

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