January 2025

Happy New Year! By Teresa McPherson

Happy 2025! This year is extra special for Lawn & Garden Retailer, as we are celebrating 25 years of bringing you the best knowledge and insights to make your garden center a success. We’re dedicated to providing our readers with the information and inspiration they need to keep their retail operations a success.

And we couldn’t do it without you! I’d love to hear what you’d like to read more of within these pages. Please drop me a line at [email protected] to let me know.

Also In This Issue

I’m excited to announce we’ve recently opened submissions for the 2025 Lawn & Garden Retailer Innovator Awards. These awards recognize garden retailers that elevate the customer experience in progressive ways. We’re looking for IGCs that are making a difference in one or more categories, including: community involvement, merchandising, social responsibility, technology, marketing, events and more.

Nominations can come from garden centers themselves or other industry professionals, including suppliers and consultants. Winners will be announced in the August issue and awards will be presented at a special ceremony at the Garden Center Show, taking place Aug. 12-13 in Rosemont, Illinois. Find all the details at: lgrmag.com/innovators.

Cheers to a successful 2025!

Teresa McPherson

Teresa McPherson is the managing editor of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Contact her at [email protected].