Merchandising

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Mad Skills with Merchandise

I recently left my house to go on what I like to call a “photo safari” for the day. I have a certain number of locations that I frequent, and they change enough that I... more »

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All About the Neighbors

Swansons Nursery has a long history in the Crown Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, opening at its current location more than 90 years ago. A lot has changed from the Roaring ‘20s to today, but... more »

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Practical Organic Gardening in Retail

You are what you eat. While a little cliché, it makes a good point. What we put into our bodies is the fuel that keeps us going. Eating food is the all-inclusive unifier. Breaking bread... more »

April 6, 2018

Special Download: Tips to Reinvigorate Your Garden Center

Spring is here, and so begins the busiest time of the year for garden centers. How are your first spring sales performing? Take time to analyze and restrategize with Lawn & Garden Retailer's Reinvigorating Your... more »

March 29, 2018

POP Kits Available from AAS

In an effort to provide support to independent garden center retailers, All-America Selections (AAS) is now offering a Point-of-Purchase kit available free of charge for the first 100 retailers who request them. This kit includes... more »

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Art in the Garden

Driving up to Calgo Gardens, I first noticed a large painter’s palette near the road, and I immediately knew I was in for a treat. A tour of the grounds from owner Mark Estomin unearthed... more »

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Show & Tell Merchandising

Thinking back, all of us can probably recall grade-school "Show & Tell" assignments, which provided the opportunity to share a special item or personal experience with our classmates. Topics may have included summer vacation destinations... more »

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East Coast Ideas

Barlow's Sea Girt, New Jersey 1) A large display for Barlow's Dirty Glove Club was hard to miss and allowed people to sign up right away before a $5 price increase... more »

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Holidays in the Garden State

Click on the images below to expand. Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop Freeport, New York Each scene at Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop was unique. A tree bark shower curtain... more »

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10 Ways to Create a Dynamic Customer Experience

The way you design and brand your retail space can impact your customers' perceptions and influence their behavior. Creating an engaging environment that reflects your brand, tells your story and caters to your target market... more »

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New Ideas From New England

Signage The “Pumpkins for a Purpose” signs throughout Gardener’s Supply in Williston, Vermont, have more words than most, but a large headline and a story that all pumpkin sale proceeds support breast cancer research and... more »

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Summertime Spa for the Birds

While millions of dollars are spent on wild bird feeders and bird seed by homeowners hoping to attract songbirds they love to their backyard, the reality is having water available year-round attracts 10 times as... more »