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Vendor Managed Inventory Replenishment: Maximizing Profitability Through Data

Data is the foundation for all good inventory replenishment processes. But what happens when your data is not clean or accurate? How are these challenges different for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) models versus scan-based replenishment models? During this webinar, you will learn different techniques for overcoming: Christina HolmesCo-Founder, Theta Retail Christina Holmes co-founded Theta Retail in […]

Effective Negotiation Styles for Women – Finding Your Negotiations Voice

Presented by Dr. Deborah Streeter, Professor Emeritus and Faculty Director, The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business Research studies show that women, even high-ranking women in leadership roles, are not achieving comparable results compared to men when it comes to negotiations. Women often feel they must adapt their negotiation style, […]

The Basics of Box Tree Moth

Boxwood producers and boxwood plantings are facing a new threat—the invasion of the box tree moth (BTM-Cydalima perspectalis), an invasive insect from East Asia. With total annual value of U.S. sales at an estimated $141 Million, boxwood is an important revenue source for plant producers. Boxwood plantings are among the oldest plantings in the United […]

Gearing Up For Spring: Retail

Training season for new and returning garden center employees is here! With the busiest season of the year quickly approaching, start the season off strong with training on the must-have best practices for successful retail team members Customer education, visual merchandising, and how to meet customer expectations are few of the common training needs for […]

Prices Paid by Growers Report – March 2023

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Diagnosing Plant Problems

We are all familiar with the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and pictures are one of the most valuable pieces of information when working to diagnose plant problems. But what type of photos should you be taking and what other information should you be collecting when identifying a new threat? Having this […]

Debunking Energy Myths

As an ever-evolving landscape, energy can be difficult for businesses to navigate. Consulting with a team of experts is a great way to ensure your organization is on the right track, but we’ll start with a few of the common energy management myths: “My electricity or natural gas supply contract doesn’t end for another year, […]

Navigating Your Energy Procurement Options

For organizations in deregulated energy states aiming to strike a balance between price and risk on the purchase of their electricity, there are a variety of considerations – and options – to weigh. Competitive suppliers offer procurement products to tailor your energy buying strategy based on your personal or company goals. Whether you’re familiar with […]

Tax Policy Update

Spring has sprung (although maybe not as much here in Northern Colorado), and with it comes renewed tax policy efforts on multiple fronts. In this article, we’ll cover tax law proposals affecting horticulture: Research and Experimentation (“R&E”) Deductibility The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 amended Section 174, effective January 1, 2022. R&E expenditures […]