24May2013

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RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2013

RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2013

The shortlist of 20 plants going through the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition have been chosen by committee members and curatorial staff.  Low temperatures and a lack of sunsh...


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Breaking & Latest News for all Sectors in Horticulture

REACH Deadlines May Affect your Business in 2013 read more
Qualified Status for National Downy Birch and Alder Seed Orchards read more
Learning to Grow... Organic Horticulture Courses read more
Awards for 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show read more
Hozelock Wins Chelsea Accolade read more
Chelsea Medal for George Preston Florist with 'Silver Flora' Win by Siobhan Hughes
Chelsea 2013 Product of the Year Shortlist Revealed read more
GCG Launches Apprenticeship Scheme in UK read more
Irish Plants for an Irish Climate - Paul Kirwan read more
The Sodshow Meets Margaret O’Farrell , Caítríona Redmond, Belle Norman and David Corscadden read more
Keelings' Launch Their Love To Grow Garden at Bloom 2013 read more
'Planting Design and Planting Plans' Workshop with Patricia Tyrrell read more
Appointment of Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture Overdue read more
Rare Flower to have Own Security at Chelsea Flower Show read more

The Most Valuable Generation by John Stanley

 

I often talk about attracting the 35 year old consumer, but according to the latest retail survey by Neilsen I may need to rethink my thinking as will all retailers. In a White Paper entitled “ Introducing the Boomers Market : Marketing ‘s Most Valuable Generation” it states that 50% of the market will be over 50 in five years in the USA yet only 5% of the marketing budget targets this market. These consumers also spend 50 of the money. They are changing from being the MONEY MAKERS to being the MONEY SPENDERS and have 70% of the disposable income and will be inheriting a lot more money as well in the next few years. There life is changing, they have money to spend and time to spend it.

Plus, they are letting the younger generation be the adapters of new technology, but then they are going mainstream with it.

They are:

  • 33% of all online users
  • 33% are on Twitter and a social media page
  • 33% are heavy users of the internet
  • Do not ignore this market .... I am one of them.

John Stanley has been called the leading horticultural consultant in the world today. His practical low cost ideas not only save his clients money, he makes his clients money. His practical solutions have made him an acclaimed conference speaker, retail consultant and author. For more information on how he can help your business grow, visit his website www.johnstanley.com.au, or email info@johnstanley.com.au

Source: John Stanley Associates - The Most Valuable Generation by John Stanley