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Event Recap
Ready to shape the future of Retail Planning?
On 2nd of July 2025, we hosted an exclusive Retail Planning event at the brand-new, modern valantic office in the heart of the vibrant Hafencity. This gathering featured real-world insights into successful customer projects from BESTSECRET and Fielmann. Next to networking with industry pioneers and exploring cutting-edge planning strategies, we concluded the event with an exceptional experience complemented by stunning views, as we made a joint boat tour to wrap up the day.
Highlights from the event
Flying lunch & expert networking
Flying lunch & expert networking
We kicked off the event with a flying lunch that set the perfect atmosphere for networking. It was a chance to connect with peers from the retail industry and engage with planning experts from valantic and Anaplan.
Exclusive project insights from global companies
Exclusive project insights from global companies
We discovered real-world applications with sessions featuring BESTSECRET and Fielmann to gain valuable firsthand knowledge of project executions and strategic visions as they utilize Anaplan’s cutting-edge planning platform.
Kickstart your Merchandise & Assortment Planning journey with valantic & Anaplan
Kickstart your Merchandise & Assortment Planning journey with valantic & Anaplan
We discovered the latest trends, innovations, and functionalities in Merchandise & Assortment Planning with Anaplan. Attendees learned how valantic, as an implementation partner, holistically guides customers on their planning journey from vision to successful go-live.
Unforgettable event closing highlight
Unforgettable event closing highlight
We concluded the afternoon with a memorable joint boat tour in the heart of Hamburg. This was an unforgettable experience, completed with a flying dinner and stunning views!
Your post-event toolkit
To continue the conversation and deepen your understanding, we have prepared a selection of follow-up materials:
Watch the on-demand webinar: BESTSECRET’s journey to more effective merchandise and assortment planning
Listen to Mark Garnatz from BESTSECRET and the valantic project leader as they give exclusive insights into our joint merchandise & assortment planning project based on Anaplan.
Watch the recording!
Watch the recording!
Merchandise Financial Planning website
Explore our dedicated Merchandise Financial Planning website for exclusive insights, tools, and strategies to elevate your retail planning experience with Anaplan
Discover MFP with Anaplan here!
Discover MFP with Anaplan here!
Connected retail planning with Anaplan
Anaplan empowers retailers to boost sales, optimize margins, and stay ahead of shifting consumer demand—using AI-powered scenario planning and analytics built for today’s dynamic market.
Discover Retail Planning with Anaplan now!
Discover Retail Planning with Anaplan now!
Our success stories in the retail industry
Connected financial planning solution boosts Swarovski’s efficiency
"valantic's experts won us over with their excellent tool and process knowledge and outstanding project management. valantic successfully completed the implementation and we now have an agile connected financial planning solution that enables us to make better decisions in a timely running planning process."
Michael Nudelmann
"Anaplan was a huge step up for us. The platform takes our planning to a new level and our three key users in Zurich found it very easy to learn. We still see enormous potential with the platform."
Florence Münch
Connected Planning with Anaplan brings high added value to On
Global budgeting & forecasting for thousands of stores at Avolta
"The strong cooperation with valantic was decisive for the great success of the project, not only on a professional, but also on a human level. Everything came together perfectly."
Sophie Hälg
Speakers & hosts
Dr. Matthias Siller
Anaplan Practice Lead at valantic
About Dr. Matthias Siller
Andreas Kühweider
Planning & Analytics Manager at valantic
About Andreas Kühweider
André Simons
Senior Consultant & Anaplan Specialist at valantic
About André Simons
Thomas Abendroth
Head of Solution Consulting at Anaplan Germany
About Thomas Abendroth
Mark Garnatz
Director Central Planning at BESTSECRET
About Mark Garnatz
Eugenia Schuberth
Senior Product Owner at the Fielmann Group
About Eugenia Schuberth
Michael Netz
Enterprise Account Executive at Anaplan
About Michael Netz
Finn Kugelmann
Customer Success Business Partner at Anaplan
About Finn Kugelmann
Daniel Belka
Managing Partner at HÖVELER HOLZMANN
About Daniel Belka
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