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This song by the legendary Rolling Stones is a reminder to think spring! Spring is here. Easter is behind us now and Mother’s Day is hot on its heels. Customers are beginning to work outside... more »SEGreen Plant Conference Names Speakers
Ten of the industry’s top plant experts will share their knowledge and expertise during the two-day SEGreen Plant conference, Aug. 31-Sept. 1. The conference will take place in conjunction with SEGreen at The Classic Center... more »Farwest Show Opens Registration
Registration for the 2016 Farwest Show, Aug. 25-27 in Portland, Oregon, is now open for attendees and exhibitors. Early-bird discounts and reduced rates are offered on hotels, Expo passes, tours and education. Student/teacher discounts are... more »AFE Chooses Scholarship Recipients
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded the 2016 Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship to Kellie Walters of Michigan State University. The Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2010 and honors the late Paul Ecke,... more »Epicor Shares Garden Center Testimonials
Epicor has put together a resource for garden centers to learn how fellow retailers are utilizing Epicor® Eagle N Series® software to enjoy higher revenues and profits with expanded product and service offerings. The downloadable... more »Armstrong To Give Customers 2 Million Ladybugs
The arrival of spring means the highly anticipated return of ladybugs at Armstrong Garden Centers. Ladybug weekend will take place on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 at all 32 Armstrong Garden Centers locations.One... more »“Brick-and-Mortar” Retail is BORING
Okay, here's my premise: if you can't excite and motivate your customer enough for him/her to make the conscious decision to get in the car and make a special trip to your store, then you... more »
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Though there's never a perfect time to leave your store especially in the heart of your busy season the National Hardware Show is the perfect destination, Wednesday, May 4 to Friday, May 6, 2016,... more »
Sun Gro Introduces New Retailer App
Designed for garden center retailers and their employees, the new Sun Gro Retail App puts products and potting mix insights at your fingertips. Get all the details on current products under the Black Gold, Fafard,... more »AmericanHort Gives CEO Search Timeline
The search for a new AmericanHort CEO is progressing successfully, the association says. With the help of AmericanHort member company Key Corporate Services as the search firm, the search committee expects to announce the new... more »New SEGreen Conference Scheduled
The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced plans for SEGreen, a new event debuting Aug. 30 Sept. 1, at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. SNA said the event will look to the future... more »America in Bloom Chooses New Officers
America in Bloom announced the election of new board members and officers following its annual meeting on March 5.Katy Moss Warner, president emeritus of the American Horticultural Society, was elected president of the board. Evelyn... more »
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