Tag: liam kelly
An emotional business – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly explores how spreading some love on the shop floor can help the bottom line
Those of us of a certain...
Changing the retail climate – Liam Kelly
Could the garden sector set the trend for greener retailing? Liam Kelly investigates
I was born back in the sixties, a time of protest and...
The right range – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly explains why retailers need to put profit before pride and kitsch before chic
I’ve always admired follies, those enigmatic buildings...
Black dogs on the shop floor – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly examines one of the most significant and least talked about issues in garden retailing
There’s a small book that sits...
Growing pains – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly asks if the time is right for a code of practice for Irish growers
I’ve had a somewhat turbulent relationship...
Knowing what to look for
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly shares his insight on what garden retailers should really be looking for when they’re hiring new staff
My meetings and...
On Trend
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly disseminates the recent Red C report on Irish gardening trends into tangible actions
It seems that every year retailers are...
Same difference
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly explores why retailers need to be wary of trends toward retail homogeneity
Considering the year that’s in it and how...
The real cover story
Retail consultant Liam Kelly explores the benefits of a covered plant sales area and best-practice in design and location
WHAT A WINTER
From last November to...
Five lessons learned
Retail consultant, Liam Kelly, reflects on the past seasons and shares the top fives lessons for all retail garden centres
With the bulk of the...