Hard Goods
Building balanced inventory
Profit dies as non-perishable inventory ages, but there are ways to keep it from lingering on the shelves, Tim Quebedeaux writes in our State of the Industry Report.
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Woodland wonderland
Forest creature motifs and muted, earthy tones are having a hot décor moment amongst millennials and baby boomers.
Holiday price perceptions and projections
As inflation continues to impact your customers’ wallets, see how they’re managing their plant purchases and planning their holiday spending with new garden consumer survey data.
Adventures during the IGCA
Check out some of the highlights from this year’s IGCA annual Congress.
Coming up #CottageCore
Many millennials and Gen Z-ers are picking up hobbies once designated for senior citizens, and there are some tie-ins garden centers can use to appeal to this “grandma-chic” demographic.
Organic awareness
Here’s how three companies center their missions around organic products to support healthy plants through sustainable initiatives.
OneCoast and Woodstock Chimes extend partnership
The extended partnership with Woodstock Chimes reflects the company’s commitment to bringing customer-focused vendors to their independent retail customers.
Farwest 2022 Retailers’ Choice Awards announced
The Garden Center Group judges chose 12 products from 10 companies as their favorites at the Portland, Oregon, show.
Sleigh the holiday season
Traditional red poinsettias, Santa Claus and red-and-green motifs will always have a place in winter offerings, but there are big opportunities in branching out.
Container trends: What’s new for ‘22
From statement pieces to classic neutral shapes and designs, here’s what customers are buying this year.
2022 TPIE Cool Products Awards announced
See the 15 products judges liked best at the Tampa, Florida, show.
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