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The Secret to Keeping Promises
I was at a restaurant with a friend and she mentioned that she had never waited tables. She said, “When you first start working it seems like you either go the restaurant route or the... more »
5 Minutes With … Kara Kading
Kara Kading is director of events and marketing at Milaeger’s in Racine and Sturtevant, Wisconsin. She is also a GPN 40 Under 40 alumnus. What do you love about your job? I love that it’s always... more »
Your Destiny Depends on Your People
Back in August 2020, I wrote the column “Krulak’s Law of Leadership,” based on a leadership/management theory presented by retired U.S. Marines Gen. Charles C. Krulak. The crux of his theory was that, though the... more »
Happy Hiring
The Great Resignation that’s taken place over the last two years has made employers re-evaluate how they hire and retain workers. A new study from recruiting software company Lever, “2022 Great Resignation: The State of... more »Gardening’s Benefits Proven — Again
Stress relief. Self reliance. Beauty. These are all reasons we garden — and a recent study backs it up. A survey conducted by researchers at the University of California-Davis, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) and... more »
Signs of Spring in the Garden Center
Spring came earlier than usual this year on Long Island, New York, when Hicks Nurseries hosted its 32nd annual Flower & Garden Show March 10-27. Built from scratch each year in a 20,000-square-foot greenhouse, the event... more »
Retail Inspiration at Spring Trials: Part 1
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the team at Lawn & Garden Retailer hit the road in late March to attend California Spring Trials (CAST). Not only did we witness some breathtaking plants in... more »
Merchandising Accent and Décor Items
Today’s customers are looking beyond the big box stores for high-quality and unusual garden accent and decor pieces. Here, two suppliers share how independent garden centers can sell more of these items in their stores.... more »
Sharing the Local Love
Supporting local businesses is more than a buzzword in the garden center world — as small businesses themselves, IGCs are reliant on many other family-owned businesses for sourcing product and for community support. Here, two independent... more »
Traditional Versus Modern Marketing
“Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two and only two basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs. Marketing is... more »
Digital Payments on the Rise
The use of digital payments started a few years before 2020, but once the COVID pandemic came along, these touchless payment options became a must-have option for any retailer doing business online, in person or... more »
5 Minutes With … Peter Mezitt
Peter Mezitt is owner of Weston Nurseries, a trio of garden centers in the Boston area. What do you love about your job? Seeing people become successful. I have seen many people want to turn... more »
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