Garden Outfitters Offers New Future for Local Nurseries

Send us a text and chime in!As a "Silver Tsunami" of retirements threatens the independent retail gardening sector, a new operator-led network has launched to offer owners a profitable alternative to corporate buyouts or closure. Garden Outfitters, founded by nationally recognized horticulture expert Ken Lain, officially launched today to provide independent garden centers (IGCs) with a next-generation platform for succession and legacy preservation. Of the more than 8,000 independent garden centers operating in the United States, over 70% are owned by individuals approaching or past traditional retirement age. Despite serving as profitable, community-essential hubs for plant expertise, most lack a formal succession plan. "I started having...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/garden-outfitters-offers-new-future-for-local-nurseries/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network