More Than Mums
There’s no doubt your store is looking like fall at this time of the year (and maybe even Christmas is out in full force).
We visited a handful of garden centers near Houston, Texas, two weeks ago, and there were lots of great merchandising ideas for the season. Take a look at the album on our Facebook page.
As Halloween approaches, know that the National Retail Federation expects spending to be at an all-time high this year, higher than ever in the survey’s history. Total spending for Halloween is expected to be $8.4 billion, with consumers averaging $82.93.
Forty-nine percent of consumers plan to decorate their home or yard for the holiday and 46 percent plan to carve a pumpkin.
How are you getting customers in the door this fall? I’d love to hear about successful fall festivals or new initiatives at your garden center. Send me a message at [email protected].
While you’re at it, let me know what new things you’re trying for the Christmas season this year. It’ll be here before we know it!
Know an Intern?
Whether you’re a college student with an internship in the horticulture industry or you know someone fitting this description, it’s time to hear about the GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year.
The deadline to apply is one week from today, Wednesday, Oct. 19.
The 2017 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year will receive a check for $3,000, be featured in an article and on the cover of the January 2017 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer’s sister publication GPN and receive travel and hotel expenses to Cultivate’17 in Columbus, Ohio, next July as well as a complimentary full Cultivate’17 registration.
Find out more about who’s eligible to apply.
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