WEBINAR

BestSecret’s journey to more effective merchandise and assortment planning

June 25, 2025 at 10:00 BST / 11:00 CEST

Optimizing retail planning through strategic innovation

How do you elevate revenue and profitability while reducing stockouts and inventory carrying costs?

Supply chain disruption and shifting consumer behavior present unique challenges for retailers. Real-time insights are essential to remain competitive, drive growth, and make informed decisions.

Join valantic and BestSecret’s Director of Central Planning as they share their transformative journey in merchandise and assortment planning. Discover how they leveraged a unified platform to manage the entire merchandise lifecycle, from financial planning to curating the most sought-after assortments for their customers.

Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. BST | 11:00 a.m. CEST


In this webinar, we will explore:

  • Pain points: Discover why BestSecret transitioned from spreadsheets to Anaplan and the challenges that influenced this decision.
  • Key objectives: Learn about the critical KPIs that enhance operational success in retail.
  • Core decisions: Gain insights into designing a tailored planning solution.
  • Journey overview: Follow their phased implementation, from merchandise financial planning to assortment planning and beyond.
  • Change management: Understand how they addressed process changes and incorporated user feedback during implementation.

Register now and tune in for actionable advice on optimizing your retail planning processes.

Register for the webinar

Featured speakers


Mark Garnatz
Mark Garnatz

Director of Central Planning
Mark leads merchandising strategies to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction. With over a decade of experience in retail, including a significant role at Zalando, he combines his expertise in data analytics and technology to streamline operations and drive profitability. He is dedicated to aligning merchandising practices with the fast-paced online retail landscape, ensuring BestSecret remains competitive and agile.

Adam Heinz
Adam Heinz

Senior Manager at
valantic
Adam is specialised in digital transformation and planning solutions for retail clients. Anaplan certified and with extensive experience working in the US and Europe, he leverages tools like Anaplan to optimize financial and operational processes. He translates complex data into actionable strategies and is committed to empowering organizations to achieve their goals through effective technology implementation and strategic planning.


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