Merchandising

March 2014

Increase Your Shelf Esteem

Shopping today is all about the experience — shoppers can buy what you sell in any number of places, so you have to be right. And ready. Your sales floor and displays require constant reinvention... more »

November 8, 2013

Short Course to Remain in Columbus Through 2018

AmericanHort has announced that Columbus, Ohio, has been selected to host both the 2017 and the 2018 Short Course - North America's largest horticulture trade show.This announcement comes shortly after the recent announcement that AmericanHort,... more »

November 5, 2013

Nomination’s Now Open for GPN’s 40 Under 40

GPN, Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2014 of its 40 Under 40 program.This is the third year that GPN will recognize 40 individuals (under the age... more »

November 4, 2013

University of Florida Announces Dates for ’13 Poinsettia Events

The University of Florida's 2013 Poinsettia Field Day will take place on Dec. 10.These trials are a part of the North American Poinsettia Variety Trials held in cooperation with Vineland Research Station, Ontario, North Carolina... more »

October 23, 2013

Suntory Debuts Online Film Series

Suntory Flowers has launched a new film series that captures the passion, dedication and even danger behind plant breeding. The four Hollywood-style short films show how plant explorers worldwide risk life and limb to climb... more »

August 2013

2013 Merchandiser of the Year Finalists

Marina del Ray Garden Center West Los Angeles, California With water being the precious resource that it is in California, most of our customers are concerned about the amount of water their garden will require.... more »

August 2013

Engage All Five Senses @ Retail

Think about the last store you visited that you recall "smelling" something. Was it the scent of coffee? Maybe a signature candle? Or possibly the smell – good or bad – of the perfume a... more »

July 1, 2013

DEADLINE EXTENDED — Become Lawn & Garden Retailer’s 2013 Merchandiser of the Year

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 8, 2013Grab your camera! Give us your best shot! Join some elite company and participate in this year's Merchandiser of the Year competition.Here's what you need to know:THE WINNER RECEIVES...In addition... more »

February 11, 2013

Braun Acquires Green Piece Wire Art

Braun Horticulture, Niagra Falls, N.Y., recently acquired Green Piece Wire Art including the award winning collection of topiary scuptures as well as the By George and Set in Stone collections.Braun is known for its unique... more »

January 2013

St. Louis Cues – Part 2

This feature is jam packed with photos of great retail ideas I found on a recent road trip to St. Louis. Please click the PDF link below for great merchandising ideas. From Cleveland to Chicago... more »

January 2013

St. Louis Cues

This feature is jam packed with photos of great retail ideas I found on a recent road trip to St. Louis. Please click the PDF link below for great merchandising ideas. From Cleveland to Chicago... more »

November/December 2012

Reclaiming the Many Uses of Old

This feature is packed with plenty of inspiring photos. Please click on the PDF link below to view it. This offseason, rework old wooden items into your merchandising efforts for an authentically new feel. more »