May 2014
Outside the Vines: Dressed For Success
Online shopping sometimes takes one-on-one customer service out of the equation. New ventures, however, have embraced personalization to match or exceed brick-and-mortar stores. Blake Smith, co-fou... moreAlways a Student
I'm a student, albeit a rather old one. I not only study consumers and what makes them tick (or not), but I also study industries, businesses and trends. I study the economy to try to figure out the s... moreGetting an Earful
While marketing and store design can play a big part in developing customer loyalty, the thoughtful act of listening to your patrons may be most important.Retail-Ready Plots
Looking for a few ideas to improve your approach to selling edibles? Turn to the folks who wrote the book on it literally.Ornamedibles – A Revolution
Asking your customers the right questions will position them to grow the right garden for their vegetable needs and wants.An Issue With Edibles
After six years on the force, I finally got a chance to see what California Spring Trials is about. I spent six days traveling the Golden Coast (SFO to LAX) with my cohorts from our sister publication... moreAn Edible Agenda
California Spring Trials is all about the newest variety introductions. But this year's version of the event had a hearty helping of edible gardening ideas perfect for the retail scene.We're happy to provide a sampling of the articles in this issue. To receive full issues of Lawn & Garden Retailer, please subscribe.