Merchandising

May 2015

Heard on the Radio

The buzzword "superfood" is printed in nearly every magazine that lands in my mailbox. Whether it's the hottest nutrient-packed snack that "you need to try" or a celebrity's praise for a trendy "new" veggie, the... more »

April 2015

Outside the Vines: A Signage Gold Mine

Geranium, an independently owned jewelry and accessories boutique based in the Midwest, boasts intrinsic signage with eye-catching designs and one-of-a-kind displays that supply customers with not only information but also a story. What started as... more »

April 2015

70 Years Young

M ay is often a tough time for lawn and garden retailers to get away from their stores, but the National Hardware Show offers the perfect excuse for a quick (and productive) escape. Sourcing what... more »

April 2015

Got Plants?

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)... more »

April 2015

Tracking Up-to-the-Minute Trends

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... more »

January 30, 2015

Higgins Appointed President of MasterTag

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.... more »

January 2015

Shelf-Ready Sustainability

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... more »

January 2015

5 Miniature Gardening Must-Dos

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... more »

December 4, 2014

Pantone Marsala is 2015’s Color of the Year

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... more »

November/December 2014

IGC Merchandising – Summer Snapshots in San Fran

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. more »

July 2014

Expect Frequent Stops

*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... more »

June 2014

Retail’s in the Details

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... more »