Merchandising
Applied Aesthetics: The Art Of Seeing
A visual signature is a sought-after icon. Think of certain visual images, and the name of an artist often comes to mind. All we have to mention are sunflowers to evoke Van Gogh. An American... more »Accents Tailored For You
If your customers are called "guests" and your garden center occupies 6 acres of choice southern California real estate, you cannot afford to sit on your laurels. Consumers visit the big boxes to buy the... more »The Not-So-Big Garden Center: The Customer Has To Park
It comes as no surprise that our economy is driven by driving. You only have to compare the number of shopping trips taken on foot and the number taken in cars to see this fact.... more »Targeting Locational Demographics
Demographics, or the statistical characteristics of human populations used to identify markets, are of utmost im-portance to garden centers, especially those expanding into new areas. Demographics can determine a lot for retailers: Depending on a... more »Going, Going, Gone
You probably spend a staggering amount of time and money researching, shopping for and trying to sell the season's hottest new products. Most storeowners do. That's what retail is all about, right? Whether you're selling... more »The Winter Shows
The first trade show season of the year may be over, but it was full of new and exciting information for the 2006-07 seasons. AmericasMart, Mid-Am and TPIE were just some of the many shows... more »Borrowing Merchandising Tips
Why do we approach a store? Why do we buy more than what was on our lists when we got there? Do we traverse the maze of merchandise of our own accord or are subtle... more »Catering To Clubs
Birds of a feather flock together and then create birding clubs. There are so many individuals who enjoy observing and identifying birds in their natural environments that bird-watching clubs are coming together across the... more »California Here We Come
It is time for the California Pack Trials once again! For those who haven't been before, Pack Trials offers attendees a sneak peak at new and different varieties the participating companies have been cooking up... more »Nursery Supplies: Automated Control
The new automated environmental control systems have become so popular and useful in maximizing the quality and efficiency of greenhouses that the question is not whether you could benefit from an integrated control system but... more »UK Garden Retailing
Like many of my friends in the UK and United States, my family and I are spoiled for places to shop for our food, clothes and houseware products. While we all have regional and local... more »A Gift Market Overview
With so many gift shows throughout the year across the country, it can be hard to know which ones will suite your gift-purchasing needs: Some feature educational sessions or target specific regions, and some only... more »
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October 16, 2025
Farwest Show 2026 issues call for speakers
October 16, 2025
Garden Works acquires rainwear brand Vinrella
October 16, 2025
Bob Munroe joins EHR national sales team
October 15, 2025
NGB grants $7500 to five therapeutic gardens
October 15, 2025
MANTS 2026 opens call for new product submissions
October 10, 2025
