Merchandising

June 3, 2015

Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Debuts

Dozens of conservation and gardening organizations have collaborated to form the National Pollinator Garden Network, which launched a nationwide campaign, the Million Pollinator Garden challenge, on June 3.Designed to accelerate growing efforts across America, the... more »

May 27, 2015

UK Trade Show Glee Reinvents Itself

As demonstrated by the hundreds of international buyers who return year after year, one of the best opportunities to source quality British gardening suppliers is to visit the UK's major annual garden retail trade show,... more »

May 27, 2015

Deadline Nears for Merchandiser of the Year Competition

Grab 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... WHO'S ELIGIBLE? To be considered for nomination,... more »

May 2015

Heard on the Radio

The buzzword "superfood" is printed in nearly every magazine that lands in my mailbox. Whether it's the hottest nutrient-packed snack that "you need to try" or a celebrity's praise for a trendy "new" veggie, the... more »

May 5, 2015

New Company Offers Sports Licensing Opportunities for the Horticulture Industry

Cortland Smith of Walnut Springs Nursery in Glenwood, Maryland, recently announced the formation of a new company, Sporticulture Inc. The new company will provide access to sports licensing and marketing opportunities to growers, retailers and... more »

April 2015

Outside the Vines: A Signage Gold Mine

Geranium, an independently owned jewelry and accessories boutique based in the Midwest, boasts intrinsic signage with eye-catching designs and one-of-a-kind displays that supply customers with not only information but also a story. What started as... more »

April 2015

70 Years Young

M ay is often a tough time for lawn and garden retailers to get away from their stores, but the National Hardware Show offers the perfect excuse for a quick (and productive) escape. Sourcing what... more »

April 2015

Rewarding Your Customers

From bonus bucks to steep discounts, shoppers want to know what's in it for them when they walk into a store. Products and services are important, but often they are hunting for an added incentive... more »

April 2015

Got Plants?

Five years ago, business slowed for garden centers across Arizona much as it did for the rest of the country. Looking for a way to increase sales for its members, the Arizona Nursery Association (ANA)... more »

April 2015

Tracking Up-to-the-Minute Trends

Over the last 40 years the green industry has been evolving in the most incredible ways: from the Flower Power days of the '70s to the big box explosion in the '80s and '90s, to... more »

April 2015

“Earned” Rewards

Last October, I crossed the finish line of the Chicago Marathon and, like the 40,801 other finishers, I quickly had a space blanket over my shoulders and a medal around my neck. Millennials are often... more »

January 30, 2015

Higgins Appointed President of MasterTag

MasterTag has announced the appointment of Andy Higgins as president, effective Jan. 20, 2015.Higgins brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new role, having served as CEO and president of Ecke Ranch.... more »