Abstract: A system and method for performing assortment definition is provided. The method comprises inputting information regarding a plurality of stores into an assortment definition engine, and performing a matching process to identify at least one group of stores for assignment to the assortment. An automated system for defining an assortment and a program product for defining an assortment are also provided.

Abstract: A system, method and program product are provided for performing assortment definition. The method includes classifying the assortment by a first dimension, receiving information regarding a plurality of stores, and classifying each of the plurality of stores by the first dimension.

Abstract: A system, method and program product are provided for defining an assortment for use in an operative execution system. The method includes assigning a plurality of articles to the assortment for one or more article validity periods, assigning a plurality of stores to the assortment for one or more store validity periods, and releasing the assortment to the operative execution system. Once released to the operative execution system, the articles and the stores are automatically added to and dropped from the assortment based on the validity periods.

Abstract: A system, method and program product are provided for performing assortment definition/planning (i.e., matching the right articles with the right stores at the right times). The method comprises assigning a first article to the assortment via a first intermediate link, and assigning a first validity period to the first intermediate link to determine a first time period during which the first article is in the assortment.

Abstract: A method for planning an assortment including a store comprises receiving a hierarchical list of articles including a plurality of nodes, and assigning a first node in the hierarchical list to the store to define a first group of articles that are assignable to the assortment. A system and program product for planning an assortment including a store are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for performing assortment definition/planning (i.e., matching the right articles with the right stores at the right times). The method includes receiving a hierarchical list of articles including a plurality of nodes, and selecting a first node from the hierarchical list of articles to assign a first group of articles to the assortment.