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VOLUME 67 , ISSUE 1

4 FROM THE EDITOR

Announcing OPE + by Glenn Hansen

6 INDUSTRY NEWS

10 HOW DID “ WINTER ” IMPACT SALES ?

We analyze the ’ 23- ’ 24 winter by surveying dealers and pro users .

12 TOP-SELLING CHAIN SAWS

Dealer + data and analysis of recent chain saw sales .

16 GROWTH OF ECOMMERCE

Ecommerce is growing much faster than general retail sales .

20 LANDSCAPER & DEALER RELATIONS

We talk to pros and retailers about this important relationship .

24 EQUIPMENT FOCUS : TREE CARE

Products and accessories you need for tree work .

28 STATE OF THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY REPORT How is business changing ? What ’ s ahead for landscape pros ?

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