Item Eligibility View

In the Item Eligibility view, you can identify which items are eligible for the upcoming season from a vast inventory of historic items across departments.

This is achieved through Item Eligibility Criteria, a structured framework that categorizes items into three distinct groups based on their lifecycle and purpose:

• Non Go Forward (NGF): Items that are phased out or no longer relevant for future seasons due to poor performance, changing trends, or strategic decisions. These items are excluded from assortment planning.

• Short Life Cycle (SLC) / Item Type - Seasonal: Products designed for specific seasons or trends with a limited lifespan. These items are typically high-impact, fashion-forward, or event-driven and are included in assortments for their immediate relevance. They may be single-drop or multiple-drop, within one Assortment Period or carry over into the next Assortment Period. They are managed in execution system using purchase orders.

• Long Life Cycle (LLC) / Item Type - Basic, Continuous, Replenishment: Core, evergreen products that remain consistent across seasons. These items are staples, offering stability and continuity in the assortment. By applying these criteria, retailers can streamline their assortments, ensuring only eligible items are considered for the upcoming season. This approach maximizes efficiency, aligns inventory with demand, and supports a balanced mix of trend-driven and foundational products. They are managed in execution systems using Replenishment.