Inventory and Procurement Insights For Garden Centres

July 13, 2026

ProcurelyIQ Inventory and Procurement Insights at 2026 GCC Summit

ProcurelyIQ is proud to share that Kim Lafreniere was a featured presenter at the Garden Centres Canada (GCC) Summit 2026. The event was part of the annual Garden Centres Canada educational and networking event. Kim shared inventory and procurement insights targeted for independent garden centres. The Summit brought together independent garden centre owners, operators, and industry leaders from across Canada.

Garden Centres Canada, an affiliate of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, hosts the annual Summit. The 2026 event took place from July 5–8 near Montréal and featured educational sessions, industry tours, and peer networking. Industry professionals had opportunities to learn, collaborate, and share innovative approaches to growth and operational excellence.

From left to right: Kim Lafreniere (Founder of ProcurelyIQ), Leanne Johnson (President of GardenWorks), and Michelle Martin (Partner and CFO at GardenWorks Canada)

From left to right: Kim Lafreniere (ProcurelyIQ) and Res Rivera (Kiwi Garden Centre & Nurseries Ltd.).

GCC Summit Topics explored

emerging trends
best practices
strategies for building stronger more resilient businesses

ProcurelyIQ Covered Inventory and Procurement Insights For Garden Centres

During Kim’s presentation, she shared practical insights on procurement, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. These areas that continue to have a significant impact on profitability and customer experience within the garden retail sector.

Get the insights and see the presentation

A copy of the ProucrelyIQ presentation can be obtained at https://procurelyiq.com/insights-resources/gcc-2026-summit/. The recording of Kim’s presentation from the Summit is available on YouTube: ProcurelyIQ at the GCC 2026 Summit

“Independent garden centres face many of the same challenges as other seasonal retail businesses; balancing inventory investments, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that the right products are available at the right time,” said Kim Lafreniere, Founder of ProcurelyIQ. “It was a privilege to share ideas and engage with business owners and industry leaders who are focused on building resilient, profitable operations.”

About ProcurelyIQ

ProcurelyIQ specializes in helping small and mid-sized businesses improve profitability through smarter inventory management, demand planning, procurement strategies, and operational improvement initiatives. The firm’s approach combines practical industry expertise with data-driven decision-making to help organizations reduce excess inventory, improve cash flow, and strengthen supply chain performance.

As Canadian businesses continue to navigate evolving market conditions, ProcurelyIQ remains committed to helping organizations turn operational challenges into competitive advantages through strategic procurement and inventory optimization practices. If you’d like to see if ProcurelyIQ can help your business set up your complimentary clarity call here: Schedule a Consultation.

ProcurelyIQ turns fragmented procurement, inventory, and assortment data into clear, actionable intelligence; much like a prism focusing scattered light into purposeful direction. We help small to mid-size retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers cut through complexity to optimize assortments, strengthen inventory health, and build profitable, data‑driven procurement strategies. Visit us at www.ProcurelyIQ.com to learn more.