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How Data and Tech Influence the Future of Retail Planning: Discover Insights from Fiona Hochmuth, CFO of Lorna Jane.

Gain valuable, actionable insights for fashion retail professionals & explore the power of technology to enhance the future of retail planning.

by Prue-Ellen Thomas

16 October 2024

Join the Board Intelligent Planning Webinar

This webinar will bring together industry professionals to exchange innovative ideas, improve retail processes, and explore the power of technology to enhance the future of retail planning.

FIONA HOCHMUTH, CFO AT LORNA JANE

Listen to Fiona Hochmuth, CFO of Lorna Jane, as she shares insights into the brand's journey in creating a global activewear phenomenon. For 35 years, Lorna Jane has not only dominated the activewear space but also opened up a market that has seamlessly blended workout wear with everyday life

During the webinar, Fiona will delve into what made Lorna Jane a global success and how they anticipated a shift in consumer behaviour even before it became a trend. She’ll discuss the brand's journey from wholesale and department store models to establishing its own retail network, adapting to changing market dynamics, and the growing demand for versatile and stylish activewear.

The global activewear market is projected to grow by 5-7% over the next five years, driven by this growing focus on low-impact exercise, health, and wellness. Fiona will provide her insights into how these trends are influencing the market and how Lorna Jane continues to stay ahead of the curve.

ELEONORE HAILLOT, INDUSTRY ADVISOR AT MICROSOFT PARIS 

Also featured in the webinar is Eleonore Haillot, an Industry Advisor at Microsoft Paris with over 15 years of experience. She has held pivotal roles such as Head of Transformation – Brand & Consumer Markets and Principal, Group Strategy. Eleonore has an impressive background working with global brands like Microsoft, De Beers Group, and Adidas. Her expertise in retail, consumer goods, and luxury markets will provide valuable insights into industry transformation and leadership.

Together, they will offer strategies to navigate the current retail landscape and drive success in a rapidly evolving industry.

EVENT DETAILS 

WHEN: 12pm AEDT, Thursday 31st October
WHEN: Online Webinar

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ABOUT BOARD

Board’s Enterprise Planning Platform delivers solutions that help organisations worldwide plan smarter by enabling actionable insights and better outcomes. Board helps leading enterprises discover crucial insights which drive business decisions and unify strategy, finance and operations through more integrated and intelligent retail planning to achieve full control of performance.

Board have helped global enterprises such as H&M, BASF and Burberry deploy end-to-end retail planning applications at a fraction of the time and cost associated with traditional solutions.

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