Ian Baldwin
Recent Articles
Opinion: Be aware of the under-35 demographic
Garden retail consultant Ian Baldwin says the younger generation of gardeners may soon surpass Baby Boomers.
Upwards & onwards!
The importance of adjusting, adapting, assessing and learning from the past in the ever-changing garden center industry.
What a year!
Exasperation, confirmation and innovation in the green industry.
Money matters
How successful operators have realigned their businesses after four years of economic downturn
We're not throwing in the trowel yet!
This year’s national gardening survey shows a “bare bones” reality in consumer spending
It takes a community
Joining the local movement can prove beneficial to all aspects of your garden center
The Retail Dance
The correct customer welcome can be worth thousands of dollars over the coming years.
Reflections from across the pond
Retailers in the U.K. are dealing with some of the same challenges you face. Are there lessons you can learn from them?
2011 In Review
The year that pricing caught up with garden centers
Million dollar questions
How to provide the right answers – and make your store a winner