E-Commerce Connect™ gained strong momentum at Cultivate ’26, generating overwhelming interest and welcoming 10 new retailers to the program. Discovery calls are now being scheduled as the network continues to expand.

E-Commerce Connect members are bringing the voice of independent garden centers to the TPIE stage — and to future industry conferences focused on e-commerce and growth. The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — one of the horticulture industry’s premier gatherings — brought together growers, retailers, suppliers, and innovators from across North America. This year, E-Commerce Connect was proud to have our members featured as speakers in a key