Pottery

January 2007
Color Blocking For Hard Goods

Welcome to Retailing 101. This is a new series that Lawn & Garden Retailer and the University of Florida are bringing to those readers that are new to the business, are looking to start a... more »

Glamming Up Concrete
Glamming Up Concrete

As the most widely used man-made material in the world, concrete is seen every day in sidewalks, pavement and buildings as well as in bases for fences, poles and more. But what about its use... more »

May 2006
Is Storage Costing You?

When you stock a product, you are making a commitment to have that product available in reasonable quantities for immediate delivery to customers. Retailers need to keep items in stock to stay in business, even... more »

January 2006
Picking Up The Pieces

Damaged merchandise is hard to avoid. Sometimes the product is manhandled during shipment, and other times employees are careless when stocking items. Of course, no matter how cautiously merchandise is packed or stocked, breakage won't... more »

Maintaining a Sparkling Display
Maintaining a Sparkling Display

When you walk into any retail store, whether you know it or not, you are affected by the atmosphere; and for most people a clean atmosphere makes them more comfortable, encouraging customers to shop longer... more »

Pots, Planters & Statuary: What’s Next in Containers
Pots, Planters & Statuary: What’s Next in Containers

From what I can gather, making a decision between the lighter weight materials and the heavier ceramic, plaster and such is not really the main concern when it comes to consumers choosing pots, planters and... more »