Technology

OTB management is an inventory-planning method to better determine what products to order and how much of each is needed.

Open-to-buy inventory management key for retailers

Have you heard of open-to-buy (OTB) inventory management? OTB management is an essential tool for running a healthy business. But what exactly is OTB,... more »

Should your garden center have a text club?

Kate Terrell, president and general manager at Wallace's Garden Center in Bettendorf, Iowa, can tell when a text offer has gone out to Wallace’s tex... more »

Chalet Nursery Laying the Technology Foundation for Future Growth

Laying the technology foundation for future growth

As a smaller company, it’s difficult to keep up with technology, especially since delivering these experiences seems to require spending big. Howeve... more »

Digital Payments on the Rise

The use of digital payments started a few years before 2020, but once the COVID pandemic came along, these touchless payment options became a must-hav... more »

Leveraging Technology to Fertilize Growth

Running a garden retail business in today’s unpredictable environment can be daunting, but the right software tools can make growing your business a... more »

Streamlining the Supply Chain and Boosting Customer Engagement

Warren Patterson knew there had to be a better way. As owner of Barrie’s Garden Centre in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, his biggest challenge was finding... more »