Open-to-buy (OTB) is a budgetary control system used by retailers to manage inventory purchases. It allows retailers to order merchandise based on actual sales trends while providing flexibility to adjust for unexpected changes in sales, markdowns, and other factors. The OTB method ensures that inventory levels are optimized, reducing the risk of overstock or stockouts.
OTB can refer to off-track betting, a gambling practice, or to 'open-to-buy,' a retail inventory management strategy.
