Merchandising

Retail Inspiration at Spring Trials: Part 1

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the team at Lawn & Garden Retailer hit the road in late March to attend California Spring Trials (CAST). ... more »

Merchandising Accent and Décor Items

Today’s customers are looking beyond the big box stores for high-quality and unusual garden accent and decor pieces. Here, two suppliers share how i... more »

Selfie Spot. What do you do when you see the largest handmade live evergreen wreath in western Pennsylvania? Take a selfie! Customers can use the handy tripod stand set up to DIY their holiday photos.

Merry & Bright

Here's a look at how four garden centers spruced up their retail space for the holiday season. Wallace’s Garden Center, Bettendorf, Iowa [caption ... more »

Wallace’s Garden Center in Bettendorf, Iowa

Spring Inspiration

As things slowly returned to normal in late April and early May, Lawn & Garden Retailer ventured out to several different garden centers to see wh... more »

Merchandising Tips to Sell More Pollinator-Friendly Goods

More than a buzz word or a passing fad, pollinators and the important role they play in our ecosystems and food web have finally reached critical rele... more »

Outdoor Living Kicker Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines, Illinois

Trends in Outdoor Living

Tom Partipilo, outdoor living buyer at Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines, Illinois, says IGC customers want to buy products that will bring warmth t... more »