Buzz Worthy

Soaking in the Benjamins

Ellen C. Wells

But the more I have of it, the more good I can do.

Cover Story

Operating at Peak Efficiency

Bill McCurry

Did you miss some of the new tech out there to help automate your retail and drive customer traffic and sales? Let’s run down the checklist and see how we can help.

Features

Consistent, Cohesive & Focused

Katie Elzer-Peters

Here’s how to squeeze all you can out of your marketing, advertising and public relations dollars.

Features

Learn Not to Burn

John Johnston

Solving summer problems for consumers can add up to big sales.

Features

Spring Trials: Whatcha Got for Us Now?

Ellen C. Wells, Jennifer Zurko & Chris Beytes

The 2018 California Spring Trials impressed us with new plants that are sure to reel in customers at retail.

Features

The Moment of Relevance

Bisser Georgiev

It’s the interception point of inspiration, emotion and availability. In Part 1 of this two-part piece, we take a look why this changes retail (and your sales strategies).

First

The Benefit of Mistakes

Jennifer Polanz

Once you’ve determined what’s wrong, the challenge is often fixing it without impacting what’s right; the two can be inextricably linked.

Friel World

Brand Unconsciousness

John Friel

Last month I visited several retailers, chains and independents … branded plants outnumbered non-branded by a landslide.

Front Lines

Bower & Branch Buys Plantfast

Ellen C. Wells

Bower & Branch acquired a mobile commerce company in mid-May and not just any mobile commerce company, either. This one, called Plantfast, was founded by Jon Ewing, a veteran of the nursery and landscape trade known for creating innovations that propel the industry forward.

Front Lines

ICE Raids Corso’s

Ellen C. Wells

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided northern Ohio garden center and nursery Corso’s Flower & Garden Center on a Tuesday morning in June, arresting 114 workers.

Front Lines

IGC Show: Something for Every Retailer

Jennifer Polanz

We received word in June that exhibitor space for this year’s IGC Show at Navy Pier in Chicago has been filled, including the new vendor segment.

Front Lines

Knupper Nursery Closing

Ellen C. Wells

Knupper Nursery, a landmark business in Palatine, Illinois, is closing after 88 years.

Kiss My Aster

Some Like It Hot (But I Doubt They Meant THIS Hot)

Amanda Thomsen

I’d pay twice for a roaming vendor to hit me up (with a cool drink) when I’m cruising the scented geranium display.

Profit

Safety, Efficiency or Sales?

Bill McCurry

Dale saw how much cash his people deposited in the bank three times a day.

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