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For merchandising teams, AI is no longer a capability to explore – in 2026 it’s a must-have. But when teams are stretched thin, change can feel like risk rather than opportunity. How do you deploy AI in a way that wins trust, saves time, and actually makes life easier for your merchandising team?
In this webinar, we’ll break down how to implement AI-based tools for merchandise planning, with practical tips from a group of former merchandisers. We’ll review the types of AI initiatives that drive results and we’ll talk about what it takes to move your organisation from “AI-aware” to “AI-ready”.
You’ll leave this session with:
● An understanding of how AI and machine learning can improve merchandising processes – without getting too technical
● An approach to building a business case that gets leadership teams excited
● Proven change management strategies for landing AI tools without alienating your merch team
This session is designed for change-makers who want to help their organisations bridge strategy and execution. Leave confident enough to ask the right questions, commercial enough to build a strong business case, and become trusted to lead AI adoption as it becomes business-as-usual.
Meet the Speakers
Lindsay Fisher is a former merchandiser and a Co-founder of Sparkbox. She previously delivered pricing and inventory optimisation solutions for retailers including Arcadia, The Very Group, Superdry and House of Fraser. She has been recognised for her work at Sparkbox by Forbes 30 Under 30 in the European Retail & E-commerce category.
Michael Lombardi is a former Head of Merchandising with experience in apparel and footwear at Sears and Target. As a consultant, Michael delivered technology solutions in PLM, pricing, and inventory management for brands including PVH, Carter’s, Lidl, and N Brown.
Jessica James is a former Merchandiser at River Island, where she drove adoption of external pricing and assortment tools as a super-user. She is now a Senior Customer Success Manager at Sparkbox, helping retailers adopt AI-led pricing and inventory tools in their merchandising workflow.