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Jan 23, 2017
Product HuntingAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

Since we last touched base, there have been some industry events worth mentioning. From MANTS in Baltimore to TPIE in Florida to the Atlanta and Dallas markets and a few others, there’s plenty going... more

Jan 9, 2017
The Next GenerationAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

People are some of a company's best assets, and we want to give you a chance to recognize those up-and-coming stars in the industry. Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication, GPN, is now acc... more

Dec 27, 2016
Readying for 2017Abby (Kleckler) McGarry

Hopefully you had a wonderful holiday weekend and are recovering from way too many Christmas cookies — we have a few more days until our resolutions begin, right? We'll soon be ringing in the new... more

Dec 6, 2016
High-Tech ShoppingAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

We hear that brick and mortar retail is changing all the time, and it’s our jobs to figure out what customers are responding to. I became aware of a new grocery store concept by Amazon as I flip... more

Nov 22, 2016
Shop Till You DropAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

The countdown to Thanksgiving is less than 24 hours away. Hopefully you will all have the day to indulge in family and food before those with a Christmas shop might have one of their busiest days of t... more

Nov 9, 2016
All in the NumbersAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

I love numbers, contrary to the jokes that they’re not a journalist’s forte. Without talking politics here — I know better than that — I will say that I was on the edge of my seat last night a... more

Oct 25, 2016
“Fly the W”Abby (Kleckler) McGarry

As a Chicago resident and lifelong Cubs fan, you better believe that this has been an exciting baseball season. The Cubs are making their first appearance in the World Series since 1945 (game 2 is ton... more

Oct 11, 2016
More Than MumsAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

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... more

Sep 28, 2016
Fall is Here, and Trial Results Are InJasmina Dolce

Are you as thrilled as I am that fall is here? It's definitely my favorite time of year. The cooler weather, the falling leaves, the darker evenings, and the freedom to accessorize with a scarf and bo... more

Sep 28, 2016
A Clear MessageAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

Are you willing to displease two people in your community to get one new customer for life? As I listened to a presentation by Tim Miles of Miles & Co. on Tuesday, this question was asked more tha... more

Sep 13, 2016
Have You Heard?Abby (Kleckler) McGarry

Have you heard who won the title of Lawn & Garden Retailer's 2016 Merchandiser of the Year? If not, I'm here to spoil the surprise. Top honors go to Distinctive Gardens in Dixon, Illinois, with... more

Aug 24, 2016
Demand for Perennials Continues to RiseJasmina Dolce

Perennial varieties are seeing much success this season, and I foresee the demand for this landscape staple to escalate next season and beyond. It seems like many gardening trends come full circle eve... more