In four short weeks, the biggest garden and barbecue trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa, will kick off in Cologne, Germany. Before the show, which takes place June 16-18, director Stefan Lohrberg shared with Hardware Retailing about the opportunities in …
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3 Garden Impulse Items to Stock
The impulse section of your store can be one of the most exciting categories to stock. Combing through social media and walking trade show floors are both great ways to find fun products for your customers. Since gardening is a …
Read More »4 Tips to Get Your Store Ready for Spring
Spring is right around the corner and getting your outdoor living and lawn and garden sections in order before the rush hits will serve your customers—and employees—well. From impulse kits that capture the attention of younger customers to stocking a …
Read More »Home Harvesting: How to Cater to DIY Gardeners
Like many trends that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening is more popular than ever. According to a recent survey from gardenpals.com, 55% of American households engage in gardening activities, with 35% growing their vegetables, fruits and other foods. With …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2024 Focuses on Sustainable Practices
As the biggest garden and barbecue trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa 2024 will shed light on the importance of responsible and sustainable practices in gardening with the theme Responsible Gardens. The trade fair, which will take place June 16-18 …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2023 Highlights Social Side of Outdoor Living
As the world’s biggest garden lifestyle and barbecue trade fair, spoga+gafa serves as an international trade and networking platform for the green sector. Held in Cologne, Germany, from June 18-20, spoga+gafa 2023 brought in 30,000 trade visitors from 122 countries to …
Read More »Going Wild With Wildlife Gardens
Going beyond just plants and flowers, gardens have gone to the animals with wildlife gardens. These gardens are specially designed to attract animals, birds and bugs and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They are a great way to help …
Read More »Gardening Trends Your Customers Can Grow With
Gardening has gone mainstream in recent years with people of all ages and interests getting their hands dirty in the garden. This year, three main trends are emerging; highlight these trends for your customers and stock the following products to …
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