4 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
Editor's Report
Headlines/Calendar
Invincibelle Spirit Campaign Tops
$1 Million
Retailer's Choice Awards at Cultivate'18
International Market Centers Acquires
AmericasMart
Ad Index
MERCHANDISER OF
THE YEAR — FINALISTS
In the Running
Take a look at the six finalists for Lawn & Garden
Retailer's 2018 Merchandiser of the Year.
By Abby Kleckler
DIRTY SECRETS
Mind Over Matter
Why committing to excellent displays is like
trying to lose that last 10 pounds.
By Christina Salwitz
MERCHANDISING
Gems from the Emerald City
The 2018 Garden Centers of America Summer
Tour took place in and around Seattle, and there
were many impressive IGCs. We'll have highlights
from additional stops in the next issue.
By Abby Kleckler
VISUAL PURCHASING
GUIDE
Accents & Décor
Apparel
Birding & Wildlife
Eco-Friendly
Garden Center Supplies
Garden Pharmacy
Green Goods
Landscaping
Outdoor Living
Pots & Planters
Tools
Water Gardening
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FEATURES
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20 Mind Over Matter
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