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AIB Wins Award at Philadelphia Flower Show
Last week, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for Depicting Horticulture as a Way to Create Community" by the Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyLast week, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for Depicting Horticulture as... more »Let me explain…
Merchandise Buying In Today's Economy Like many independent garden centers, we here at Countryside Flower Shop & Garden Center, Crystal Lake, Ill., have also witnessed our sales trends mirror industry trends. Compared to 2010, our... more »Watch Your Ps!
It wouldn't hurt even the successful garden centers to check their Ps every now and again to see where new opportunities might lie.Unless you live in a monastery, you more than likely heard the obnoxious,... more »Fruits of Your Labor
Connecting your employees with the mission, vision and values of your organization should be a top priority one that will result in higher levels of productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.Human beings learn and grow over... more »advice, unsolicited
If a letter of criticism from a former customer ended up in your mailbox, how would you react to the sender and the sender's suggestions? We have five coffee shops in my neighborhood — the... more »BloomIQ.com Adds Veggies and Herbs
John Henry Company has expanded its BloomIQ.com website to include additional resources for gardeners interested in growing vegetables and fresh herbs.John Henry Company has expanded its BloomIQ.com website to include additional resources for gardeners interested... more »Business Philosophies in 5 Words or Less…
Not only do their elevator speeches tell their story with absolute clarity, but everything they do as a company marketing, advertising, merchandising, operations, etc. supports and reinforces this message. Let's look at a... more »Do You Want to Sell Lots?
It's proportionately more fun and profitable to sell a lot of something than to sell a little of something, isn't it? Here are 10 steps to help you do just that. Anything worth selling requires... more »The Backyard & Beyond
No longer a backyard project, the National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat program positions independent garden centers as the ultimate "one-stop shop" for consumers. What can be better than neighborhood residents and local businesses recognizing... more »Get In Their Faces
Plants aren't going anywhere. Make plans to exploit them. They won't mind and neither will your customers. Take away your plants, bags of mulch and shelves of fertilizer — what you're left with might resemble... more »Newsworthy Updates For IGC Show 2012
While it may only be January, it's never too early to start looking forward to the IGC Show. Here are a few updates you might find of interest.While it may only be January, it's never... more »Nearly 1 in 5 Retailers Plan to Increase 2012 Staff
Coming off the heels of a strong holiday shopping season, U.S. retailers remain cautiously optimistic in their hiring outlook for 2012. Nearly one in five retailers plan to increase their number of full-time, permanent and... more »
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