Merchandising
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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Eco-friendly and sustainable are commonplace terms, and that is nothing new. Especially in the lawn and garden industry, these terms define a more environmentally conscious consumer.Water responsibly. Grow your own vegetables. Use compost. Create a...
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Miniature gardening is here to stay, and many retailers have been amping up their products in this category. Whether you haven't given miniatures much thought, or have fully embraced the offerings, Clark Hermanson, garden center...
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Pantone chose PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala, a naturally robust and earthy wine red, as its color of the year for 2015. "While PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, the captivating 2014 color of the year, encouraged creativity and...
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This layout is loaded with inspiring retail photography. To fully enjoy it, please click the PDF link below. An eclectic San Francisco played host to this summer's GCA tour. Here are a few highlights.
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A little offseason trendspotting can do a world of good for your garden center displays. It might even make you Lawn & Garden Retailer's Merchandiser of the Year. Just ask the creative staff at Sky...
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*This merchandising layout features a bunch of inspiring photos. Please click on the PDF link below to get inspired. Travel up Ohio State Route 306 just east of Cleveland to visit the "auto mall" of...
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This layout features cutting edge merchandising techniques from this year's California Spring Trials. To view this inspiring, photo-loaded layout, please click the PDF link below. While California Spring Trials 2014 was all about the new...
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