Spring 2010: A Mixed Bag
A warm, promising start for many ended in cold disappointment for some. Was it the weather? The economy? A little of both? Our readers riff on the spring that was.
Were your spring sales up or down?
Up 44.7%
Down 41.0%
No Change 14.3%
Were your veggie/edible sales up or down?
Down 18.2%
Up 47.4%
What was your best category?
Plants (annual/perennial/shrubs) 67.5%
Edibles 9.7%
Hard Goods 7.1%
Chemicals/Fertilizers 5.2%
Outdoor Living Products 3.9%
Designer Mixed Containers 2.6%
Water Gardening Products 2.6%
Gifts 1.3%
Are you currently using social media to connect with customers?
Yes 55.6%
No 24.4%
Not yet, but I’m
thinking about it. 20.0%
What most impacted sales?
Weather 66.0%
Economy 31.4%
Labor Costs 2.6%