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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Loss
It is a topic that is frustrating and causes a great deal of angst, but nevertheless it still exists and can affect your garden center’s bottom line. It is retail theft. The bottom-line impact on... more »HIP Labels Hires Maria Zampini
HIP Labels, LLC has hired Maria Zampini to its staff as brand program manager. Zampini will work nationwide on behalf of HIP to provide brand identification products from HIP’s... more »
Behave Like a Startup
Again this year, I had the honor to be asked to judge the five finalists for the 2016 Merchandiser of the Year recognition sponsored by Lawn & Garden Retailer and, from what I hear, not... more »Griffin Offers New E-Commerce System
Griffin has announced the debut of its all-new online sourcing and order management system, Onliant, at www.onliant.com. Onliant provides retailers and growers with a single platform from which to source seed, cuttings, young plants, hard goods, production equipment... more »
Wildlife: A Good Thing in the Garden
When a customer approaches you with questions about wildlife, they are most likely either trying to get rid of something pesky or attract something pretty. However, there’s so much more to the world of wild... more »Investment Firm Acquires Epicor
Epicor Software Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by the global investment firm KKR from funds advised by Apax Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Epicor provides industry-specific solutions... more »A Realistic Dreamer
I’m writing this column in the peak of spring, but it’s now July as you read this, and the busiest part of your spring season has passed. Hopefully the weather gods look down favorably upon... more »
Exit Your Business — Build Today to Sell Tomorrow
This is part two of a story we began in the June 2016 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. It is never too late to build equity to sell your business at a better price.... more »
Bringing Gardening Indoors
In a seasonal industry, a non-seasonal department that has a modern look and attracts customers of all ages, particularly a younger shopper, seems promising. This is exactly what Brian Riddle, owner of Homestead Gardens near... more »
English Gardens Forced Out, Plans New Store
English Gardens, which has seven retail stores throughout Michigan, is being forced out of its Ann Arbor location, according to MLive. English Gardens has been in the Maple Village Shopping Center since 2005, but the... more »
JetRam Purchases Flopak
Flopak has been acquired by JetRam Products LLC, manufacturers and distributors of packaging products for the floral and gift industries. JetRam will continue to provide customer service and delivery to their customers, and now Flopak... more »
AFE Fundraising Dinner Heads to Hawaii
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is going tropical this year, holding its 2016 Annual Fundraising Dinner in Hawaii. The fundraising event will be hosted Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua... more »
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