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How do you decide what products to carry in your store? There are so many options out there.
Take for example one of the largest online retailers, Amazon. At recent check, they have 371,064,392 pro...
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Aug 9, 2016
Going for GoldAbby (Kleckler) McGarry
The Summer Olympics are in full swing, and I don't know about you, but I look forward to them every four years.
Michael Phelps has already added to his historic medal count, but after the first nig...
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As you may have heard by now, the National Garden Bureau recently announced the four plant classes that will be featured in the 2017 "Year of the" program. Today, I'd like to just focus on its annuals...
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Jul 26, 2016
On the RoadAbby (Kleckler) McGarry
Summer is a busy time for travel, and between all the garden center tours and trade shows, I return from each trip with a plethora of ideas (that I hope you'll find useful).
Text codes were a doub...
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Jul 13, 2016
That’s a WrapAbby (Kleckler) McGarry
Trade show season is well underway with Cultivate'16 in Columbus, Ohio, wrapping up yesterday at The Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Let's talk about two sessions, both with a similar messa...
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As you probably already know, last week was National Pollinator Week. According to the Pollinator Partnership, Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what growers...
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Summer officially started on Monday, and although foot traffic is likely slowing in your garden center, there are still many reasons customers should come through the door.
June is Perennial Garden...
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There’s one thing I can promise you: The next time you open up the Retail Report I will not be reminding you that you could be Lawn & Garden Retailer’s next Merchandiser of the Year.
Why yo...
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By now, we all know that begonias are a staple landscape plant. From sun to shade, backyards to commercial plantings, they work. That's why it's no surprise the National Garden Bureau named 2016 "Year...
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May 24, 2016
Fifteen DaysAbby (Kleckler) McGarry
What are you waiting for you? You have 15 more days to submit your entry to become Lawn & Garden Retailer’s 2016 Merchandiser of the Year and have a chance at bringing home prizes that will boos...
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May 10, 2016
On Your Own TimeAbby (Kleckler) McGarry
Mother’s Day is in the rearview mirror, and there’s no doubt it has been a busy time for you (and hopefully still is)!
If you need a break from the sales yard, join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 ...
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It's one of my favorite times of the year. Homeowners, businesses and anyone with a landscape bed are getting busy beautifying their outdoor spaces.
For the past couple of weeks, I've seen gorgeous...
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