Press Release

Board powers retail planning innovation at the NRF 2024, retail’s big show with four exclusive masterclass sessions

Tuesday, 09 January 2024 - Boston, Massachusetts

Board International, a global leader for intelligent planning solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming NRF event scheduled for January 14-16 in New York. 

Board International, a global leader for intelligent planning solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming National Retail Federation (NRF) event scheduled for January 14-16 in New York City. 

The NRF event is a premier platform for industry leaders, innovators, and solution providers to converge and explore the latest trends and advancements in the retail landscape. Board International's participation reinforces its commitment to driving excellence and innovation in retail planning.

Board International will not only showcase its cutting-edge Intelligent Planning solutions but also host four exclusive masterclass sessions led by retail industry experts.

1)Merchandise Financial Planning

Date: Sunday, January 14, 11.35 am

Learn how to transform your merchandising financial planning into foundation for profitability and growth. 

2)Range & Assortment Planning

 Date: Sunday, January 14, 3.05 pm

 Discover how to quickly meet evolving customer demands and maximize channel profitability to stay ahead in a dynamic retail environment.

3)Allocation & Replenishment

Date: Monday, January 15, 11.35 am

See how A&R can help your retail planning adapt to market trends, changing consumer behaviors, and lean inventory strategies. 

4)Retail Forecasting

Date: Monday, January 15, 3.05 pm

Explore how AI-based forecasting methods can untap new business value for buyers and merchandisers.

Attendees are invited to visit Board International's booth #1044 at NRF to experience live demonstrations of the latest features and capabilities of its Intelligent Planning Platform. Engage with experts to discover how Board's solutions can empower retailers to make smarter, data-driven decisions and gain a competitive edge. 

For more information about Board’s participation in the NRF event or to schedule a meeting, please contact Sarah Shackley, Senior Marketing Director USA, at sshackley@board.com.

About Board

Board Intelligent Planning solutions help over 2,000 organizations worldwide plan smarter, enable actionable insights, and achieve better outcomes. Industry leaders trust Board to unify strategy, finance, and operations through more integrated and intelligent planning, so they can take full control of performance. Partnering with Board, global companies such as SWIM USA, H&M, Burberry, Toyota, Coca-Cola, KPMG, and HSBC have transformed their planning processes to build a competitive edge.

Founded in 1994, and now with 25 offices worldwide, Board International is recognized by leading analysts including BARC, Gartner, and IDC.