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CONBUD operates in Manhattan, one of the most competitive cannabis markets in the country.
Operating in New York means adapting to constant change. New competitors enter the market regularly, customer preferences evolve quickly, and brands continuously introduce new products and promotions.
For CONBUD, the challenge wasn't finding products to buy. It was determining which products deserved more investment, which products had run their course, and how to keep inventory aligned with demand without tying up unnecessary cash.
Like many retailers, the team relied on spreadsheets and manual reporting to understand what was happening across the business. Pulling together inventory performance, sales velocity, and purchasing data required significant time and effort.
As competition increased, the need for faster and more consistent decision-making became increasingly important.
Today, inventory reporting and performance visibility live in a single workflow through Happy Buyers. Purchasing and inventory review now follow a standardized weekly process, covering product velocity, inventory levels, category trends, and purchasing decisions.
Peter maintains a simple standard when evaluating the assortment. Products are expected to earn their place on the shelf. If performance slows, the team takes a closer look and determines whether inventory levels, pricing, merchandising, or the product itself needs attention.
That same discipline extends to vendor relationships.
Rather than taking on additional inventory because of incentives or large purchase opportunities, CONBUD focuses on brands that actively support sell-through and understand the realities of retail operations.
We're looking for partners, not just suppliers. The brands that perform best are the ones that understand retail, support sell-through, and work with us to build the category.
This approach helps the team maintain a productive assortment while remaining flexible enough to introduce new products and respond to changing customer demand.
Better visibility has made inventory conversations faster, clearer, and more objective.
Instead of relying on multiple spreadsheets and manually stitching together reports, the team uses Happy Buyers to quickly understand what is working, identify slow-moving products, and make adjustments before inventory becomes a problem.
The result is a tighter assortment, more confidence in purchasing decisions, and greater consistency across the business.
That visibility has also reinforced a philosophy that guides every buying decision at CONBUD.
I don't care what kind of deal you offer. I'm not going to over order.
As new stores continue to enter the market and competition for customers increases, CONBUD remains focused on the fundamentals: inventory productivity, disciplined purchasing, and strong vendor partnerships.
For the team, success isn't about carrying more inventory. It's about carrying the right inventory.
See the impact Happy Buyers can have on your cash flow, time, and peace-of-mind. 14 days. No risk.
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