Managing seasonal merchandise requires careful planning around product shelf life, purchasing timelines, and changing customer demand. Retailers must determine when to introduce new products, when to phase out existing inventory, and how to prepare for seasonal events without overstocking or missing sales opportunities.

Discover how Open-to-Buy planning helps retailers manage seasonal product lifecycles, build merchandising calendars, and adjust purchasing strategies across different retail categories. Learn how to account for economic uncertainty, tariffs, and changing consumer confidence while maintaining flexibility in your inventory plans.

Key topics:

• Planning seasonal merchandise based on product lifecycles and shelf life
• Determining the best timing for introducing and phasing out products
• Creating merchandising calendars around seasonal events and promotions
• Using Open-to-Buy planning to forecast demand and guide purchasing decisions
• Adjusting inventory strategies for tariffs, economic changes, and consumer demand
• Adapting merchandise planning across different retail categories and business models

Plus, learn practical strategies for balancing seasonal inventory, responding to market changes, and making more informed purchasing decisions throughout the year.

Who should attend:

Retail business owners, merchandise planners, buyers, inventory managers, and category managers looking to improve seasonal planning, manage product lifecycles, and optimize inventory spending.