Merchandising
National Garden Bureau (NGB) has chosen the four plant classes that will be featured in the 2016 "Year of the" program.Yes, there are now four different classes instead of the usual three. NGB has expanded...
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Ball Seed has launched a redesigned website to better reach its customers on-the-go. The new BallSeed.com uses responsive design for mobile-friendly content and clear navigation to the information growers and retailers want most.Beyond its new...
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The decision of what to put front and center in the store is a difficult one. But for Molbak's Garden + Home in Woodinville, Washington, it made sense to reserve that prime retail space for...
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IGC Chicago's ninth annual show extended the excitement across Navy Pier, from the expanse of new and proven products for independent garden centers in the exhibit hall to the retail inspirations found in the IGC...
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Poly-Tex Inc. and WaterPulse Inc. have signed an agreement that authorizes Poly-Tex to distribute WaterPulse Retail Mats along with its display systems in the United States and Canada. WaterPulse manufactures the only commercially available capillary...
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Ball Horticultural Co. announced it is purchasing Conard-Pyle, with the sale scheduled to close by the end of September 2015. The acquisition includes Conard-Pyle's in-house breeding division NovaFlora and its intellectual properties; and distribution, production...
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The Farwest Show has retailers on the mind with planned tours for attendees on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and the Idea Center for Retailers during the show. The three tours will take place simultaneously giving participants...
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The 2015 Merchandiser of the Year competition is winding down with five retailers still in the running for the top honor. This year was the most competitive yet, with a record-setting number of entries.The retailer...
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I worked at a small, family-owned coffee shop on and off for six years. From the day I turned 16, I learned that the more I smiled when customers walked in the door, the more...
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Sakata Seed America has announced that, effective immediately, Sakata Home Grown is the official vegetable seed brand of P. Allen Smith.Furthermore, Smith has identified a collection of Sakata varieties and branded it under the P....
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East Coast Garden Center in Millsboro, Delaware, has added a truly unique component to its store: a model railroad that depicts all aspects of the Cordrey family garden center.The Cordrey Railroad, as it's called, is...
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Every year California Spring Trials guarantees breeders' new variety introductions, but here are some standout merchandising display ideas from this year's event. Syngenta Pacific Plug & Liner Explaining Edibles 1. Use "decision tree" signage to...
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