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Dümmen Orange sells off orchids business
Dümmen Orange has reached an agreement with the business management team on the sale of its global orchids business. As of April 1, all Phalaenopsis activities worldwide including breeding, propagation and sales will be managed... more »
USDA offers toolkit for retailers to promote organics
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has published an online retail toolkit of consumer-focused, educational resources to highlight the value of the organic label. Consumer research shows that consumers do not always understand what the... more »
Garden Media Group announces alliance to boost flower bulb sales
The Garden Media Group and Royal Anthos have solidified their ongoing partnership with a three-year strategic alliance intended to boost flower bulb sales across the U.S. Royal Anthos has secured a European Union grant, underlining... 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 »
Star Roses and Plants hires sales development manager
Star Roses and Plants has hired Jack O’Donnell as sales development manager. O’Donnell has more than 25 years of experience in horticulture sales and business development. In this new role, O’Donnell will work closely with... more »
Monrovia offers fresh color ideas for the spring garden
Monrovia has two new tools to inspire consumers interested in the latest color trends, design ideas and plant combinations to create their dream spring garden. Join Monrovia’s chief marketing officer, Katie Tamony, and plant hunter,... more »
Bailey names 2 new territory sales representatives
Bailey has announced that Johanna George and Paul Hassing have joined the company as territory sales representatives. George will partner with customers in southeast Minnesota, eastern Iowa and Missouri. Hassing will partner with customers in... more »
AFE to launch Sustainabloom website for sustainable floriculture
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced it is preparing to launch its new Sustainabloom website, intended to empower businesses to embrace sustainability with free how-to guides, tips, checklists, and resources. Established in 2022 by the... more »
Get inspired with these retail-focused displays at CAST
There's never a shortage of inspiration and innovation at California Spring Trials, and 2024 was no exception. Team GPN and Lawn & Garden Retailer traveled down the California coast capturing all the details of the... more »
California Spring Trials day 4 retail inspiration
Surf’s up! The southernmost stop — and our last — at CAST came together for a beach theme, complete with vintage surfboards and a couple of Volkswagen buses throughout the displays. ... more »
California Spring Trials Day 3 retail inspiration
A Floral Playground Ready to Cook The Kitchen Minis display at PanAmerican Seed makes it clear that... more »
California Spring Trials Day 2 retail inspiration
Trees, Reinvented A Geometric Vision American Takii shows... more »
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