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Bailey Nurseries Consolidates Iowa Operations
Since 1884, Sherman Nursery of Charles City, Iowa, has been a horticultural leader in the United States and, since 1984, has been owned by Bailey Nurseries of Newport, Minn., operating independently as a wholesale supplier of nursery stock.
After much consideration, Bailey Nurseries has recently decided to consolidate various aspects of Sherman’s operations into Bailey Nurseries.
“For well over a century, the employees of Sherman have given their customers quality plants and superior service, setting the highest standard for Bailey Nurseries to uphold,” said Terri McEnaney, president of Bailey Nurseries.
There are many details to work through, and the change will progress through June 2009. Production operations will remain in Charles City and will be named Bailey Nurseries, Sherman Division.
“We are confident this change will result in growth opportunities for our nationwide customers,” David Fuchs, Sherman Nursery president, added. “The Bailey organization has a strong commitment to their employees and customers, to the quality of their products and to the entire green industry.”
For more information on Bailey Nurseries, visit http://www.baileynurseries.com
Sickles Market Receives Two New Awards
Sickles Market in Little Silver, N.J. – celebrating 100 years in business in 2008 – recently received two awards: the 2008 Best of Little Silver in Farm Markets category, awarded by the U.S. Local Business Association (USBLA), and “Random Acts of Beauty 2008” by Little Silver Garden Club.
The Best of Farm Markets award recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their community and business category by enhancing the positive image of small businesses through service to their customers and community.
The market also received the “Random Acts of Beauty” award from the Little Silver Garden Club for contributing to the aesthetic environment of the town through the flower gardens that surround the market and frame Sickles Park. “Your garden flowers have created an area of loveliness to brighten our world,” the award recognition said.
These two honors join Sickles Market’s other awards, including the 2007 Outstanding Specialty Food Retailer by National Association of Specialty Food Trade. For more information on Sickles Market, visit http://www.sicklesmarket.com.
Wal-Mart Launches Better Homes and Gardens Product Line
Wal-Mart recently completed its launch of the Better Homes and Gardens brand product line. Announced last fall, the product line has more than 550 Better Homes and Gardensbrand products that are being sold in Wal-Mart stores and on the company’s website.
“Better Homes and Gardens is a trusted lifestyle brand that our core customer knows and loves,” said Linda Hefner, executive vice president and general manager of the company’s home division, in an Associated Press story.
The companies plan to add more products to the line in 2009.
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