Ten ways to sell ... more flowering plants
01 May 2012 | by Graham Clarke
Whatever the season, bulbs, bedding plants and shrubs offer opportunities for sales if they are chosen well and displayed appropriately, says Graham Clarke.
Advertising can pay dividends but choosing the most effective strategy is key, says Neville Stein.
Whatever the season, bulbs, bedding plants and shrubs offer opportunities for sales if they are chosen well and displayed appropriately, says Graham Clarke.
Community engagement is allowing garden centres to reap the benefits of connecting with customers, Ced Yuen reports.
Good signposting and rose champions can guide customers through the huge range of varieties available and advise on care, says Graham Clarke.
Cold weather is still a major factor in bird food sales but new mixes and retailer approaches are maximising market potential, reports Matthew Appleby.
Demand is already high but better display and marketing 'stories' could boost sales further of these hardy herbacious plants, writes Graham Clarke.
Christmas sales are crucial for retailers and garden centres pull out all the stops, as Natalie Littlewood discovers.
Building a community through social networking will boost sales and contracts, says Leslie Kossoff.
In combination or individually the year-round sales potential of the two can be enhanced by staff knowledge and effective displays, says Graham Clarke.
Sales of outdoor clothing and footwear at garden centres are on the rise, finds Matthew Appleby.



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