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Worried About Recession? Here’s How to Prepare. By: The Garden Center Show -- Fears of a recession in late 2023 persist due to high inflation and rising interest rates. The job market remains strong, and consumers plan to adjust spending accordingly. Developing a plan is crucial.
Consumers Willing to Pay More For Environmentally Friendly Flowers, Study Finds By: The Garden Center Show -- A new study that should interest independent garden centers shows that across almost all demographics, half of all consumers are willing to pay up to 10% more for sustainably grown flowers.
Using the “About” Page to Build Trust in Your Independent Garden Center By: The Garden Center Show -- Trust is everything in business, especially for independent garden centers. Here are some tips for using your About page to build trust with consumers so they choose your small business.
Intense Heat Waves Are the New Normal. How Can IGCs Help Gardeners Cope? By: The Garden Center Show -- This summer has been hot. Very hot. Intense heat waves are sweeping the nation. IGCs can help gardeners cope with products and education geared toward water conservation and heat protection.
How Loyalty Programs Benefit Independent Garden Centers By: The Garden Center Show -- For most businesses, more marketing dollars go into attracting new customers than retaining existing customers. It is often said that it costs five times more to attract new customers than to retain customers, so it would benefit small businesses on a budget, such as independent garden centers, to shift more of that focus from acquisition to retention.