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Marshall Dirks has announced his retirement from Proven Winners

January 13, 2026
Marshall Dirks retires from Proven Winners

Marshall Dirks has announced his retirement from Proven Winners North America after 27 years with the company. Since joining the company in 2000, Dirks helped shape the company’s brand through passion and innovative ideas. Prior... more »

HIP Labels introduces soil-biodegradable plant tags

January 13, 2026
HIP Labels introduces soil-biodegradable plant tags

HIP Labels has introduced soil-biodegradable plant tag BioTAG, intended to reduce single-use plastic waste by eliminating plastic from landfills and bodies of water. BioTAG plant tags have been tested to the ASTM D5988 soil biodegradability... more »

ThinkPlants publishes new shrub catalog

January 12, 2026
ThinkPlants publishes new shrub catalog

ThinkPlants has released its new ThinkShrubs catalog, intended to signify a strategic move to enhance the ThinkPlants portfolio, which has primarily focused on perennial genetics since its inception in 2018. "If you are a shrub... more »

Heart on Main Street announced it received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards, presented on Jan. 9 in Dallas

January 12, 2026
Heart on Main Street receives HEARTS Award

Heart on Main Street announced it received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards, presented on Jan. 9 in Dallas. The HEARTS Award recognizes organizations and individuals who demonstrate commitment to service, generosity and... more »

MANTS 2026 delivers with a sold-out show floor

January 12, 2026
MANTS 2026 delivers with a sold-out show floor

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) returned to the Baltimore Convention Center Jan. 7-9, welcoming more than 10,800 horticulture professionals, including exhibitors. Sponsored by the State Nursery and Landscape Associations of Maryland, Virginia and West... more »

January 12, 2026
NRF: December 2025 data shows strong holiday spending

Retail sales reportedly saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by... more »