Merchandising
Gardening Simplified show celebrates 1st anniversary
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs’ Gardening Simplified show is entering its second year of broadcasting. The radio show and podcast has had over 81 million unique listeners since its kickoff a year ago, and based on... more »
PDSI’s marketing approach sparks significant interest among younger generations
Plant Development Services (PDSI) reportedly marked significant growth in engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences in 2023 thanks to a multi-pronged marketing strategy that refocused the company’s branding and social media. Yielding double-digit growth on... more »
Proven Winners schedules fall 2023 Roadshows
Proven Winners recently announced it has scheduled fall Roadshows for Oct. 10 in Schaumburg, Illinois, and Oct. 17 in Syracuse, New York. Proven Winners' team of plant and retail experts will share their insights on... more »
What’s trending for the holidays
From new and novel to the traditional, holiday décor is a hot category for retailers. Read on to see what holiday décor suppliers predict to be top sellers this Christmas. L&GR: What are your best-selling... more »
David Austin Roses names new bloom for Black celebrity gardener
For the first time in 60 years, David Austin Roses has named a new variety after a Black gardener. Danny Clarke, a gardener known on social media and British television as the Black Gardener, reportedly... more »
Merchandising inspiration from California Spring Trials
A little rain didn’t dampen the mood at California Spring Trials, where breeding companies had their new and notable varieties on full display. On the following pages is some creative inspiration you can bring to... more »
3-Season crops for more sales
Three-season crops were a continuous trend at California Spring Trials. We caught up with some breeding companies to find out more about these season extenders and how garden centers can promote them to their customers.... more »
PLNTD in the community
Danielle and Lauren Gambino have always had a love for plants, but it wasn’t until 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic that these sisters decided to turn their hobby into their business. Danielle had a retail... more »
IGCs share successful merchandising strategies
Anyone in retail knows that merchandising isn’t a one-and-done procedure; it’s a never-ending process of refreshing and rearranging to make sure merchandise is seen. After all, if your customers can’t see it, they can’t buy... more »
Monrovia redesigns tags to reduce plastic use
This spring, Monrovia announced it is redesigning its labels to reduce the use of plastic material in tags by about 60%. The new design features simplified plant information and a QR code gardeners can use for more... more »
CAST Day 3 retail inspiration
Setting the Table A cute vignette for Kitchen Minis tabletop vegetables — which now include... more »
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