Where Are You Shopping?

Jennifer Polanz

Retailers need products, and distributors have them in spades, along with show discounts, incentives and more. Here’s a rundown on where you can shop and the categories of products available. 

Arett Sales Open House

September 11-12—Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Features: Show discounts, Passport to Profits program, virtual closeouts, Power Alley deals up to 50% off an assortment of pallet programs, displays and plan-o-grams, as well as new business rewards for buying from new vendors. Categories: retail. Visit arettopenhouse.com for more and to register.

BFG Marketplace Expo East

September 18-19—Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio. Features: Pallet Alley with 300+ items on special on the show floor, Early Bird Specials both days from 7-8 a.m., New Product Showcase and mobile app. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, indoor produce. Visit www.bfgsupply.com for more and to register.

BFG Marketplace Expo West

October 7-8—Reno Event Center, Reno, Nevada. Features: Pallet Alley with 300+ items on special on the show floor, Power Hour Specials, New Product Showcase and mobile app, along with Virtual Show access to browse products, purchase ahead of the show and get a sneak peek at 2025 introductions. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, indoor produce. Visit www.bfgsupply.com for more and to register.

BFG Virtual Event

October 7-8—Reno Event Center, Reno, Nevada. Features: Pallet Alley with 300+ items on special on the show floor, Power Hour Specials, New Product Showcase and mobile app, along with Virtual Show access to browse products, purchase ahead of the show and get a sneak peek at 2025 introductions. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, indoor produce. Visit www.bfgsupply.com for more and to register.

Foster’s Inc. Spring Market 2025

September 5-6—Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, Mankato, Minnesota (new location!). Features: More than 20 new suppliers this year, a new social event on September 5 and a new self-services area, as well as Display Den, an area filled with off-shelf displays for independent retailers. Categories: retail, landscape, floral and indoor produce. Visit fostersinc.com for more and to register.

Griffin West Expo

August 28-29—Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada. Features: Show specials, pesticide credits, early order discounts, industry speakers, online ordering at vendor booths. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, indoor produce. Visit www.griffins.com/griffin-expo for more information and to register.

Griffin East Expo

September 25-26—New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, Edison, New Jersey. Features: Show specials, pesticide credits, early order discounts, industry speakers, online ordering at vendor booths. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, indoor produce. Visit www.griffins.com/griffin-expo for more information and to register.

Griffin Virtual Expo

August 19-October 31—Features: On-demand seminars available beginning August 19. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, indoor produce. Visit www.griffins.com/griffin-expo for more information and to register.

Prince Corporation

September 7-9—Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Features: More than 300 vendors, show-only deals and family friendly show. Categories: retail, ornamental grower, agriculture and pet. Visit prince-corp.com for more.

Wyatt Quarles Dealer Expo

October 2-3—Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Features: New product showcase, show day discounts, entertainment and reception. Categories: retail and ornamental grower. Visit www.wqseeds.com for more.