Vendors
Why Attend
The NLGS takes the guess work out of who you’re going to meet. You get to focus on your company sales and products, while we take care of the details. Our unique appointment format saves you time and money by combining several months of meetings into one event.
We guarantee appointments with qualified Mid-tier Lawn and Garden hardline buyers.
Show Features
Appointments – Like speed dating the appointments are fast-paced, highly productive, efficient, and fun. You get ten minutes to pitch your product, but more importantly, to start a relationship. Buyers select the categories they wish to see and Vendors Select the buyers they wish to meet. All meetings are prescheduled and matched by category selections. Category List
Point of Purchase Display – While the heart of the show is face to face appointments, POP is the space for all product displays. A 2×2 foot POP display space is provided with registration. Choose table or floor.
The POP display area is previewed by Buyers giving them an opportunity to see, touch and feel all products the night before appointments.
New Product Display – Highlights innovation with the hottest new products and prototypes. All entries must be new to the market, less than one year. Buyers provide written evaluations and vote for the Buyer Pick Awards. First second and third place winners receive additional publicity and cash prizes. Buyer Pick awards are announced at lunch on Tuesday. New Product Display
Testimonials
“I’d Like to commend you for the organization of such a great event. I found the entire atmosphere most pleasant and the model of operation, easy, friendly, and efficient. The people you brought, both the vendors and the buyers are on the highest caliber and the interactions amongst the people on and off site created a productive working environment. You create a unique business opportunity, and it is on the vendor’s part to utilize the momentum of the show for their successful business results. I can’t recall when and how the first time we communicated about my participation at NLGS but I’m glad, with the outcome. Yet, I’d rather focus on the great future you created for my business.
I look forward to seeing you at the next event.”
– David Deshe, Boost Lifestyle Brands
“Congrats on the best NLGS I have ever attended. I am not kidding when I say the atmosphere was perfect! Laid back, get business done, but personable and fun! There was collaboration happening between buyers, vendors, and each other like I have never seen before!”
– Greg Niewold, Power Planter
Types of Buyers You'll Meet
Types of Buyers You'll Meet
- Regional Retail Chains
- Department Stores
- Wholesale Distributors
- Buying Groups/Coops
- Catalogue and Direct Mail
- E-Commerce
- Web Only
- Multi-Unit Independent Garden Centers
- Farm and Fleet Stores
- Liquidators (typically only one or two attend the event)
