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Taking stock: Emerging P.O.S. and inventory management solutions
Point-of-sale (P.O.S.) and inventory management systems are the backbone of garden retail operations; they’re responsible for conducting sales, tracking inventory and running reports. While P.O.S. systems have a long history of use in retail environments,... more »
How to create store displays that captivate customers
Creating a store environment that captivates customers and enhances sales is both an art and a science. Michelle Sherrier, owner of MC Design Collaboration and host of The Retail Whore podcast, has a true eye... more »
Using digital technology effectively
In an era where our lives are increasingly digitized, the importance of fostering a deep connection to plants and nature cannot be overstated. As people spend more time in front of screens, they risk becoming... more »
Signs for success: 7 tips for captivating in-store signage
Creating a visually appealing in-store environment is a powerful way to draw in customers and boost sales. One way to create an immediate, affordable upgrade to your store is through updating the design and placement... more »
Merchandising tips for selling more pottery and containers
From colorful and metallic glazes to new textures and finishes, four pottery and container suppliers share what’s trending and tips on how garden centers can sell more of this essential product category. L&GR: What trends... more »
5 Minutes With … Nancy DuBrule-Clemente
Nancy DuBrule-Clemente is the founder of destination garden center Natureworks in Connecticut, which marked 40 years in business in 2023. What made you choose horticulture as a career? I never had a garden until I... more »
Get inspired with these retail-focused displays at CAST
There's never a shortage of inspiration and innovation at California Spring Trials, and 2024 was no exception. Team GPN and Lawn & Garden Retailer traveled down the California coast capturing all the details of the... more »
Revamp Your Retail Series: Signage
If labor were unlimited and free, retailers wouldn’t need signs; customers could simply ask a question and get an answer. Signs are used in three basic ways: identity, direction and information. The identity signs are... more »
How to attract employees with a marketing mindset
The job hunting experience can be tedious and monotonous for your potential employee, with constantly repeating tasks. From typing in their full name, uploading a resume and then retyping all of the content of their... more »
Expanding your garden center’s product mix: A personal narrative
As I write this, I am home for two days in between the Dallas Gift Market and Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE). Both are great places to visit existing vendors, place orders, find new products... more »
5 Minutes With … Derek Ellis
Derek Ellis is CEO of Ellis Home & Garden, a family-owned and -operated garden center with locations in Louisiana and East Texas. What made you choose horticulture as a career? I suppose I was born... more »
January events provide a strong start to 2024
Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) The 2024 trade show season started with the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) in Baltimore. This year it brought together over 11,200 attendees, including exhibitors. A sold-out trade show floor... more »
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