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Revamp Your Retail Series: Pricing products
Pricing products is both art and science. It may be a challenge for some businesses, but pricing is a topic every management team should discuss at least once or twice a year. While pricing can... more »
Why your revenue product mix matters
I was always told in jest: You are what you eat! Having loved bacon as a kid, the joke didn’t make me laugh back then. Now, I love it. When looking at your garden centers,... more »
As seen in the May 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in the May 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. Accent Decor PaperArboretum Fish Tales West of the Wind Primitives... more »
Top recommendations for shoulder-season sales
The power of plants is still a driving force in today’s consumer market — people just can’t get enough! The key for retailers, however, is to build on those initial spring fever sales, inspire them... more »Cool happenings
I’m on countless garden centers’ email lists and am constantly inspired by all the amazing things you are doing! Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Garden Center, in the western Ohio city of Greenville, recently added a... more »
How to start your day off with successes and build on it
Can you relate to this? You’re enjoying your first cup of coffee of the day before you head to work, and, because you have so much you want to accomplish today, you grab your smartphone... more »
Events that grow foot traffic — and your brand
At CountryMax, we take pride in our knowledgeable employees. But to bring our customers even greater gardening expertise, we team up with master gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. These growers have decades of experience... more »
Taking stock: Emerging P.O.S. and inventory management solutions
Point-of-sale (P.O.S.) and inventory management systems are the backbone of garden retail operations; they’re responsible for conducting sales, tracking inventory and running reports. While P.O.S. systems have a long history of use in retail environments,... more »
How to create store displays that captivate customers
Creating a store environment that captivates customers and enhances sales is both an art and a science. Michelle Sherrier, owner of MC Design Collaboration and host of The Retail Whore podcast, has a true eye... more »
Using digital technology effectively
In an era where our lives are increasingly digitized, the importance of fostering a deep connection to plants and nature cannot be overstated. As people spend more time in front of screens, they risk becoming... more »
Signs for success: 7 tips for captivating in-store signage
Creating a visually appealing in-store environment is a powerful way to draw in customers and boost sales. One way to create an immediate, affordable upgrade to your store is through updating the design and placement... more »
Merchandising tips for selling more pottery and containers
From colorful and metallic glazes to new textures and finishes, four pottery and container suppliers share what’s trending and tips on how garden centers can sell more of this essential product category. L&GR: What trends... more »
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