Technology

Taking Stock Emerging P.O.S. and Inventory Management Solutions

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 »

Attracting and Retaining Employees kicker stock

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 »

Shop Monrovia brings new customers to garden retailers

Shop Monrovia brings new customers to garden retailers

The Shop Monrovia Program allows customers to pre-purchase inventory to be picked up at local garden centers. “Think of it as a special-order sys... more »

Ship My Plants

Is Ship My Plants the new Amazon for garden centers?

It was by selling through Amazon that Rich Christakes, CEO of Alsip Home & Nursery — with locations in Illinois and Indiana — was inspired to ... more »

NetPS Plant Finder Tool available to IGCs, online retailers

NetPS Plant Finder database available to IGCs, online retailers

The NetPS Plant Finder Tool is the plug-and-play database for independent nurseries and garden centers looking to get their plants onto their websites... more »

Natorp's Nursery joins Ship My Plants network

Natorp’s Nursery joins Ship My Plants network

Ship My Plants recently announced that Mason, Ohio-based Natorp's Nursery has joined its seller network. With a rich history dating back to 1916, N... more »