Market report - Catalogues and Point of Sale
17 Feb 2012 | by Graham Clarke
Nurseries are embracing technology to help maximise sales and improve plant promotion but there is still a place for printed brochures, says Graham Clarke.
Garden centres looking for the wow factor have an impressive network of vibrant cash and carry outlets from which to choose, Graham Clarke reports.
Nurseries are embracing technology to help maximise sales and improve plant promotion but there is still a place for printed brochures, says Graham Clarke.
A desire for privacy is pushing sales of hedging plants, while other buying trends relate to the environment and economy, Jack Shamash finds.
The new pots and containers on the market not only have strong green credentials, but are big on quality too, writes Gavin McEwan.
The cash-and-carry sector is seeing strong sales of low-maintenance plants as designers and contractors seek value, finds Jez Abbott.
Vegetable seed sales are still growing while flowers have seen a lift too, Sally Drury reports.
Heavy snow last winter provided a boost to the garden tool market, finds Matthew Appleby.
Introducing digital elements to labelling can open up a range of opportunities, discovers Sally Drury.
A harsh winter and warm spring have combined to boost sales as customers replace lost plants or top up beds, Gavin McEwan finds.
Garden retailers can benefit from designs suited to large items and rough terrain, says Gavin McEwan.



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