Management

Taking stock: Emerging P.O.S. and inventory management solutions
Point-of-sale (P.O.S.) and inventory management systems are the backbone of garden retail operations; they’re responsible for conducting sales, trac... more »

How to attract employees with a marketing mindset
The job hunting experience can be tedious and monotonous for your potential employee, with constantly repeating tasks. From typing in their full name,... more »

Expanding your garden center’s product mix: A personal narrative
As I write this, I am home for two days in between the Dallas Gift Market and Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE). Both are great places to visit... more »

Strong leadership breeds success: Are you ready to step up?
At retail garden centers, change is constant; it’s an integral component of your business’s DNA. But the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated and intensi... more »

Cultivating innovation in the garden center
It’s no secret innovation is key to staying relevant in garden retail. Lawn & Garden Retailer explored hot retail topics in a recent roundtable ... more »

Revamp Your Retail Series: Merchandising
What goes unseen goes unsold; if customers never see the product, they can’t buy it. This makes merchandising a keystone of retail sales. In main... more »


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