IGC Retail Expert Robert Hendrickson will drive home the most important takeaways for independent garden centers as he leads the GCA Summer Tour, June 26-29, in exploring 17 destinations in and around Portland. As the Head Tour Leader, Hendrickson will draw upon his 40+year career, which includes 15 years in the retail trenches, a decade consulting with garden centers on operational issues, then another 15 years building The Garden Center Group, an alliance of more than 100 garden centers, consultants, service providers and preferred vendors.
Additionally, Ernest Wertheim, garden center designer and landscape architect, who is a principal of Wertheim, van der Ploeg & Klemeyer and an industry expert, will be adding commentary on stores visited by the tour and sharing his industry insights.
Join Robert and Ernest in the center of local flavor and color in this Northwestern gem of a city. Network with your fellow garden center professionals and energize your business with fresh retail strategies driven by the best practices proven to power profits. Bring your toughest questions to each tour stop for answers.
For more information and registration for the tour, visit the Garden Centers of America website.
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