Trade Shows

August 5, 2019

IGC Show’s New Vendor Zone Exhibitor List Expands

New Vendor Zone exhibitors at the IGC Show are more numerous this year, resulting in a close to 25 percent increase of companies represented in the special dedicated section, which will be located on the... more »

July 24, 2019

IGC Show Keynote to Address Ways to Reach Millennial Shoppers

Millennials and the mysteries surrounding this sometimes-elusive target consumer for garden centers are the focus of Mark Belling’s upcoming Thursday morning keynote at the IGC Show — one of three free keynotes at next month’s must-attend... more »

July 19, 2019

What’s New? A Lot!

I’ve just returned from Cultivate’19, where I got to see the latest and greatest from suppliers that span the horticulture industry. Even more exciting to me is seeing some plants that won’t even hit store... more »

July 8, 2019

IGC Show to Feature IGC Retail Lab

IGC Show organizers are unveiling IGC Retail Lab, a new 3,500-square-foot retail symposium and interactive design forum, which will be located on the trade show floor, in collaboration with garden center makeover expert Judy Sharpton. In... more »

July 3, 2019

Bridget Behe, Lloyd Traven to Speak at 2019 Farwest Show

Bridget Behe, Ph.D., professor of horticultural marketing at Michigan State University, will deliver two retail-garden-center-focused addresses on merchandising and pricing at The Farwest Show, taking August 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.... more »

May 13, 2019

IGC Show Announces Destinations for Store Tour, Early Bird Discounts Available for a Limited Time

IGC Show officials have announced the full roster of dynamic host destinations for the IGC Show Store Tour, ready to roll with retail inspirations on August 12, the day before the trade show opens. During the... more »

April 22, 2019

The National Hardware Show Announces NHRA Conference Lineup

This May, join retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers at the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference at the National Hardware Show (NHS) as members from each segment of the channel discuss proactive measures to... more »

April 12, 2019

IGC Show Launches ‘Cannabis Corner’ Product Section

This groundbreaking new special section on the IGC Show exhibit hall floor opens the opportunity for independent garden center retailers to position their stores firmly out front as their customers’ trusted resource in the fast-emerging... more »

April 8, 2019

AmericasMart Rebrands Seasonal and Outdoor Collections

The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market has announced a reorganization and rebranding of two season-specific merchandise collections — Seasonal/Gift and Outdoor Living — in the lead-up to its summer edition, July 9-15, 2019. Seasonal... more »

April 5, 2019

Perennial Plant Association Announces Speaker

The Perennial Plant Association has announced that Piet Oudolf, the influential Dutch garden designer and leading figure in the “new perennial” movement, will speak during the 2019 National Symposium. Oudolf, using his own colorful photography,... more »

April 5, 2019

Charlie Hall Will Be Farwest Keynote

The 2019 Farwest Show has announced that green industry economist Charlie Hall will deliver this year’s keynote address on Aug. 21, in the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. The Farwest Show will run Aug. 21–23. Hall... more »

April 2019

Excitement, Energy & Backyards

May is a busy time at the garden center, but there are many reasons why you may want to mark your calendar for The National Hardware Show, May 7-9, in Las Vegas. Lawn & Garden... more »