Merchandising
California Spring Trials — Middle of the Road
The journey continues down the California coast, where we've been seeing a lot of new introductions and having fun along the way. Day 3 started at American Takii in Salinas, where they were exhibiting along... more »Gard’N-Wise Partners With The Perfect Plant
Gard’N-Wise signed a deal with Marketing Garden LLC for The Perfect Plant’s problem solver. The agreement combines synthetic and organic control products offered through Gard’N-Wise with The Perfect Plant’s technology for a ready-to-use problem solver... more »
Retro POP Materials Now Available from Savor
With the popularity of herbs and vegetables projected to continue again in 2019, it’s time for retailers to think about how to attract even more customers to the edibles section of their stores. Knowing this,... more »
7 Steps to Craft a Merchandising Plan in 2019
As many of you can attest, there's certainly more to selling than meets the eye. Any business journal you pick up will tell you it’s all about metrics and mining information from the data. While... more »
Seen in Salt Lake City
Cactus & Tropicals Draper, Utah This location of Cactus & Tropicals plays host to numerous events throughout the year, including a lot of weddings. To promote these event services to everyday customers, displays included cut... more »
The Holidays in Pennsylvania
Feeney’s Feasterville 1. Feeney’s is a winter wonderland, with Christmas preparations starting in late June each year. 2. Santa visits every day from the Friday after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Customers are asked to donate... more »
Deciphering the Color Code for More Sales
It’s the one decision you keep putting off — what color to paint the walls?! Some people live with a patchwork of paint samples on their walls for years ... unable to choose. Others “play... more »
More Gems from the Emerald City
Molbak's Garden + Home Woodinville, Washington 1. Molbak’s kept consistent branding throughout the store with these chalkboard-like signs that were easy to read and informative. 2. Something as simple as adding clay pots to the... more »
‘U’ Create Excitement
Lawn & Garden Retailer introduced you to Distinctive Gardens as the 2016 Merchandiser of the Year when owners Bud and Lisa LeFevre decided to completely transform their garden center after 17 seasons of business. That... more »
In the Running
Each year our Merchandiser of the Year competition recognizes one independent garden center whose team has really showcased their display skills during the year. The competition continues to grow, having a record-setting number of entries... more »
Mind Over Matter
During the summer months, I found myself doing a lot more of my 2019 planning and daydreaming when things were mellow. I also embarked on a fairly strict new diet plan that’s really a lifestyle... more »
Gems From the Emerald City
Sky Nursery Shoreline, Washington 1. Houseplants are hot, and Sky Nursery created a façade inside the garden center to draw people into a large area dedicated to indoor plants. 2. Nectar Bar is the hip... more »
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