Carolyn MacBain-Waldo is a retail strategy and merchandise planning expert with over 20 years of experience driving growth, inventory optimization, and pricing strategy for some of the nation's most recognized brands. She is Co-Founder of Plan + Pivot Collective, a consulting firm helping consumer brands build smarter assortments, strengthen margins, and scale with clarity. Before founding Plan + Pivot Collective, Carolyn built an extensive career in corporate retail, spending nearly a decade at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. where she rose to Senior Director of Planning. She has also held leadership roles at J. Crew, Gap Inc., Aeropostale, Jonathan Adler, and Big Lots. Today, she also serves as a Fractional Head of Planning and Allocation for Cotopaxi and supports product teams at Wellow ...