New Year, New Inventory: Planning Your Q1 Restock

Q1 Inventory Reset

The new year is the perfect time to audit your inventory and plan for a strong Q1.

Step 1: Review Q4 Data

• What were your top 10 sellers in October-December?
• What sat on the shelf?
• What did customers ask for that you didn't have?

Step 2: Clear Dead Stock

If a product hasn't moved in 60 days, it's dead stock. Options:

• Discount it (clearance section)
• Bundle it with fast movers
• Return to distributor if possible

Step 3: Restock Your Winners

Your top sellers from Q4 are still going to sell in Q1. Order enough to maintain 3-4 weeks of supply.

Step 4: Test New Products

Allocate 10-15% of your ordering budget to new products. Try:

• New strains that are trending
• New brands your distributor recommends
• Products customers have been requesting

Step 5: Set a Budget

Based on Q4 revenue, set a monthly ordering budget for Q1:

• Allocate 70% to proven sellers
• Allocate 20% to steady mid-range products
• Allocate 10% to new/experimental products

Q1 Calendar

• January: Post-holiday slow period — lean inventory, focus on regulars
• February: Valentine's Day mini-push — gift sets and premium products
• March: Pre-spring stocking, 420 early planning begins

Review our full catalog and start planning your Q1 orders.