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Napa Home & Garden Files Chapter 11
Napa Home & Garden to sell its core home and garden business to Teters Floral Products.Back on July 5 in Atlanta, Napa Home & Garden filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy case. As part of the... more »
Sid’s Greenhouses to Close Retail Garden Centers in Illinois
Sid's Greenhouses, one of Chicagoland's largest and most respected specialty retailers, will close its two retail nursery and garden center locations in Palos Hills and Bolingbrook, Ill. Sid's Greenhouses, one of Chicagoland's largest and most... more »OFA Elects, Appoints New Officers, Board Members
Last week at OFA Short Course in Columbus, Ohio, OFA The Association of Horticulture Professionals announced the election of its president and vice president, as well as the election of new board members.Mike McCabe... more »Consumer Insight
Think outside of the pot. Through market research, learn new ways to innovate and create additional value for consumers.I'm often asked to explain what I do for a living. In short, I specialize in asking... more »Time Well Spent
With another spring behind us, it's time to balance vendors, calendars and budgets as you enter a new buying season.The statement: "Timing is everything," has never been so true as it is in retail today.With... more »Give Me A Break
The Breakroom is an important space, whose proper purpose must be defined and protected so as to serve the most critical and important functions all the time and that is to serve the people who... more »The Tattoo Shop Lesson
If a tattoo shop owner knows the importance of virtual customer feedback, is there any reason you don't?The tattoo shop on the corner of my street knows the virality of word of mouth. The tattoo... more »Take It Outside
New trends in landscape lighting show that when it comes to extending warm summer nights, the answer is in the lights.Improved TechnologyThe biggest trend right now in landscape lighting is LEDs, says Tommy Herren, better... more »Let me explain…
...why The Garden Corner decided to grow its own nursery stock and why some of its customers might be interested in doing the same.We call it "Grow Your Own!" The idea is simple enough though... more »Start Your Wine-ing
From a dizzying array of product selection to upscale clientele, wine shops and garden centers have a lot in common and even more to learn from each other.Independent, locally-owned business. Big-chain competition. Multiple pricepoints.... more »The Markdown Truth
Understanding the truth about markdowns can be your first step in turning this negative aspect of the retail business into a positive.The word itself strikes fear in the hearts of most retailers. Call it by... more »Trendspotting at This Year’s Chelsea Flower Show
From unique statuary to outdoor offices, there is plenty of variety and some common themes to be seen at the Chelsea Flower Show this week.From unique statuary to outdoor offices, there is plenty of variety... more »
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