Merchandising
Three years ago, West of the Wind initiated a “Display Contest” for our retailers, where they could win free prints. The response was terrific, and we were amazed at the unique and creative ways our...
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Collectively, we’ve been through a lot in the last year. Whether you’re a business owner questioning your own future, an employee with kids you’re trying to teach at home while working full time, or a...
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Tom Partipilo, outdoor living buyer at Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines, Illinois, says IGC customers want to buy products that will bring warmth to an area for family and friends to gather around —...
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After what we’ve all been through this year, I might be suspicious of someone who honestly believes they KNOW what’s in anyone’s shopping brains for the 2020 holiday season. However, I’m also enough of a...
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Pleasant View Gardens (PVG) recently introduced the Smallscapes Gardens Program by PVG. In short, it takes the concept of creating recipes for hanging baskets, containers and uprights – which showcases different uses of color, texture,...
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The COVID-19 virus has not only transformed the way we live, but its lingering effects could forever change how consumers shop for goods and services and what they deem valuable. While the transition from shopping...
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Wellington Gardens’ spacious property and posted signs helped with customer and employee safety. “We have the advantage of plenty of room to spread our customers out, says Christine Wellington, owner of Wellington Gardens in Brentwood,...
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has reported a growth surge in the garden center industry since early March, likely due to travel restrictions throughout the country. Garden centers are often exempted from local closure orders,...
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Last summer, when it was time to select a name for our newest spreading petunia, the launch team behind the Wave brand decided to engage its very-active social media community. We asked Wave Fans on...
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As with any industry, garden centers are looking for new ways to generate revenue. And despite a projection of $51 billion in revenue to kick off the new decade (IBISWorld, 2020), now more than ever...
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Wolfe Nursery Greensburg, Pennsylvania Steeler Nation is well-represented at Wolfe’s, with holiday gift...
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Larson’s Farm was a familiar sight on Route 6 in Bristol, Connecticut, for nearly 90 years. The produce stand, which started on an ironing board, got its start long before highways were numbered. Larson’s has...
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