Merchandising

February 2018

Show & Tell Merchandising

Thinking back, all of us can probably recall grade-school "Show & Tell" assignments, which provided the opportunity to share a special item or personal experience with our classmates. Topics may have included summer vacation destinations... more »

February 2018

East Coast Ideas

Barlow's Sea Girt, New Jersey 1) A large display for Barlow's Dirty Glove Club was hard to miss and allowed people to sign up right away before a $5 price increase... more »

January 2018

Holidays in the Garden State

Click on the images below to expand. Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop Freeport, New York Each scene at Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop was unique. A tree bark shower curtain... more »

January 2018

Style Awakenings in 2018

On a recent morning as I was waking up, I turned on the radio to catch the headlines, and I heard that according to the Bloomberg Market Report (November 2017), residential construction starts are up... more »

November/December 2017

10 Ways to Create a Dynamic Customer Experience

The way you design and brand your retail space can impact your customers' perceptions and influence their behavior. Creating an engaging environment that reflects your brand, tells your story and caters to your target market... more »

November/December 2017

New Ideas From New England

Signage The “Pumpkins for a Purpose” signs throughout Gardener’s Supply in Williston, Vermont, have more words than most, but a large headline and a story that all pumpkin sale proceeds support breast cancer research and... more »

September/October 2017

Pollinators Prevail

Inspiration can come from anywhere, but for Al’s Garden & Home in Oregon, they didn’t have to look very far. They took a hot topic in the industry right now, pollinators, and transformed it into... more »

August 2017

Six Displays Shine Bright

Each year our Merchandiser of the Year competition continues to grow, and this year was no different. We had a record-setting number of entries. From showstoppers at the entrance, to gift shop creations sure to... more »

August 2017

Summertime Spa for the Birds

While millions of dollars are spent on wild bird feeders and bird seed by homeowners hoping to attract songbirds they love to their backyard, the reality is having water available year-round attracts 10 times as... more »

August 2017

Miniature Must-Haves

Eaton Grove Nursery and Garden Center Eaton, Colorado   Hoop houses aren’t always the easiest places to create fun displays, but Eaton Grove Nursery added a bit of whimsy with its miniature garden area (that... more »

June 2017

All Eyes on Retail

Tasty Ideas 1. Hort Couture showcased its edible varieties with a stunning farm-to-table concept. New intros were dropped into the wood table as the main dishes and other popular varieties were the... more »

May 2017

Rooted in Edibles

Waldoch Farm has won the hearts of canners throughout Minnesota. We are a garden center and family-run farm specializing in uplifting spirits spring, summer and fall by using flowers, food and fun. We have offered... more »