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State Of The Industry

Our annual reporting on the pressing issues facing garden centers.

Spring 2011 At Garden Centers: Industry Pulse Survey

Region by region, weather rather than the economy determined whether sales were strong.

State Of The Industry: Top Categories & Strategies

In 2010, a few key categories surged ahead of the others. Here's a rundown on what worked for retailers last year, and some of the strategies that resulted in improved sales.

State Of The Industry: Laws & Rules That Impact Retailers

We talked to ANLA's Craig Regelbrugge, the industry's inside man when it comes to the Washington, D.C., scene, to see what retailers can expect in 2011.

State Of The Industry: Challenges & Opportunities

Many of the things that keep independent retailers up at night may sound familiar, but garden centers across the country are attacking those problems with innovative new ideas.

State Of The Industry: Vendor Outlook

For the first time, the Today's Garden Center annual survey taps the opinions of the supply side and finds out what's on your vendors' minds. Hint: It's Just In Time.

State Of The Industry 2011: The State Of Garden Retail

The economy, weather and other factors conspired to create challenging times for retailers in 2010. Surprisingly, retailers are optimistic about their chances of a comeback in 2011.