Merchandising
Upstate New York’s Finest IGCs
BADDING BROS FARM MARKET AND GARDEN CENTER East Amherst One thing really stood out at Badding Bros and that was consistent signage. Every sign had the same chalkboard- style look and feel from 1) the... more »Is It Possible to Charm and Satisfy Every Customer? Would You Really Want To?
We've all been there, we've all experienced it if you have ever worked retail, or in a restaurant, or in any service situation for that matter: There’s simply no pleasing certain people. We all know... more »
Patio Personality Plus
Trends for 2018 patio décor are a mashup that may hold some unexpected surprises. We’ve seen the trend of the Old World, Euro-style and ornate on the way out for some time with buyers opting... more »
Photo-Worthy Displays
Uncommon Combinations Nearly every stop throughout the trip featured combinations, whether annuals or perennials, ornamental or edible. 1. Sakata used sedums in many of its containers on display. 2. At Hem Genetics, we found tomatoes... more »
Mad Skills with Merchandise
I recently left my house to go on what I like to call a “photo safari” for the day. I have a certain number of locations that I frequent, and they change enough that I... more »
All About the Neighbors
Swansons Nursery has a long history in the Crown Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, opening at its current location more than 90 years ago. A lot has changed from the Roaring ‘20s to today, but... more »Practical Organic Gardening in Retail
You are what you eat. While a little cliché, it makes a good point. What we put into our bodies is the fuel that keeps us going. Eating food is the all-inclusive unifier. Breaking bread... more »Special Download: Tips to Reinvigorate Your Garden Center
Spring is here, and so begins the busiest time of the year for garden centers. How are your first spring sales performing? Take time to analyze and restrategize with Lawn & Garden Retailer's Reinvigorating Your... more »
Divine Design Strategy: Finding the ‘Pain Points’ that Make Higher Quality Sales
When spring begins to burst in earnest and sprouts begin to shoot up, you can feel the energy in the garden center change each day that trucks start rolling in with new product. From the... more »
POP Kits Available from AAS
In an effort to provide support to independent garden center retailers, All-America Selections (AAS) is now offering a Point-of-Purchase kit available free of charge for the first 100 retailers who request them. This kit includes... more »
Art in the Garden
Driving up to Calgo Gardens, I first noticed a large painter’s palette near the road, and I immediately knew I was in for a treat. A tour of the grounds from owner Mark Estomin unearthed... more »
Leading Upward
When I was coming up in retail through high school and college, I was trained at Nordstrom (when I thought I would go into fashion) that it was important to them that I not rely... more »
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