Retail KPI's Basics Series
An Exclusive Virtual 7-Session Series for 2026

Topics, Sessions, and Registration Details are below. 

  • 7 Total Online Group Sessions. See Topics and Session Outline below.
  • All sessions are scheduled to begin at 11 am Eastern / 10 am Central / 9 am Mountain / 8 am Pacific and 12 noon Atlantic
  • All posted session times are Eastern Time (ET).
  • Registration is per Center and limited only by each center’s capacity to view the online sessions.
  • Each session is via Zoom. You will be sent a reminder and an invitation before each Session.
  • All dates are tentative.
  • At the conclusion of this series, participants will have a working knowledge of their own KPIs, P&L Statement, and Balance Sheet, and will know how to increase profitability using this knowledge.
  • Each Center is required to have a computer available (at least one per Center, shared by Center’s personnel or one per person), have Microsoft Excel installed, and at least one person within each Center with a basic working knowledge of Excel.
  • You will have access to an Exclusive Resource Page for this Series that contains recordings of each session plus tools, handouts, and worksheets – available to you all year. You can review it with your staff as needed throughout the series, and the following calendar year as well!

TOPICS

Topics include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Chart of Accounts
  2. Profit & Loss Statement
    - Operating Expenses
    - Cost of Goods Sold
    - Wage & Wage Benefits
  3. Key Performance Indicators
  4. Revenues
  5. Cost of Goods Sold
  6. Margin - Pricing
  7. Margin - Attained
  8. Margin - Erosion
  9. Average Inventory
  10. Stock to Sales
  11. Inventory Turns
  12. Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment
  13. Budgeting
    - Simple Income Statement
    - Revenues
    - Operating Expenses
    - Wage & Wage Benefits
    - Gross Margin Return on Labor
    - Buying
  14. Balance Sheet
    - Assets
    - Liabilities
    - Equity
    - Current Ratio
    - Quick Ratio
    - Equity Ratio

SESSIONS

ALL TIMES POSTED ARE EASTERN TIME (ET)

Session 1 - Friday, February 13, 2026       11:00am - 12:30pm
Chart of Accounts
P&L Statement

Session 2 - Friday, March 13, 2026           11:00am - 12:30pm
Revenues
COGS

Session 3 - Friday, June 12, 2026             11:00am - 12:30pm
Margins
Pricing

Session 4 - Friday, July 10, 2026                   11:00am - 12:30pm
Average Inventory /Stock to Sales

Session 5 Friday, August 14, 2026           11:00am - 12:30pm
and
Session 6 Friday, September 11, 2026    11:00am - 12:30pm
GMROII
Budgeting
     - Revenues
     - P&L and Cash Flow
     - Buying

Session 7 – Friday, October 23, 2026     11:00am - 12:30pm
Balance Sheet

REGISTRATION INVESTMENT:

Standard Registration: ................................ $4,995 (per company)

Group Client Special Discount ..................... $3,995 SAVE  $1,000

Special “Refresher” Only .............................$2,995 (see details below)

Special Refresher is available to those who have previously attended the Retail Financial Basics Workshop for Garden Retailing or have worked one-on-one with Retail KPI.

Split Payment Option is available. Pay 50% now, and the balance is due by June 1.

Not a Client of The Garden Center Group? Apply now and take advantage of the special Group Client Discount of $1,000. CLICK HERE to download a PDF of our New Client Application (eligibility is limited and some restrictions apply). Be sure to download the Registration Form below as well.

Applying to join The Group is not required to register for this event; however, there's no better time than now to get started on building your business and your bottom line!

Deadline to register is February 1, 2026. No cancellations after February 1, 2026.
Payments will not be processed until after January 1, 2026.

NOTE:  For individuals who feel they need more training in Excel use, we suggest you consider online training at LinkedIn Learning. And also see the Microsoft Help & Learning Page HERE. If you have questions on which topics to cover, contact Tim Quebedeaux. 

2026 REGISTRATION FORMS:

GROUP CLIENT or GUEST CENTER REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE to download the PDF Registration Form.

Please complete the form(s) and mail or fax with payment to The Garden Center Group by February 1, 2026.

Have questions or need additional information?
Give us a call or email. We look forward to hearing from you about this very important program!

Danny Summers
The Garden Center Group
Tel: 678-909-7770, Cell: 678-761-7145
Email:  CLICK HERE

Tim Quebedeaux

Retail KPI Consulting
Cell: 770.355.6249‬
Email:  CLICK HERE