Dave Thorne Email & Phone Number

Focusing mainly on retail based consulting and advisory roles, along with program creation and business development. Dave has worked with many suppliers to big box chain stores, and has been able to impact numerous segments of the garden business nationally. Dave worked with many suppliers to big box chain stores. Through new ideas and program development, he impacted portions of the garden business nationally. He has expertise in fresh and ornamental foods, garden center goods such as sod,… Show more Focusing mainly on retail based consulting and advisory roles, along with program creation and business development. Dave has worked with many suppliers to big box chain stores, and has been able to impact numerous segments of the garden business nationally. Dave worked with many suppliers to big box chain stores. Through new ideas and program development, he impacted portions of the garden business nationally. He has expertise in fresh and ornamental foods, garden center goods such as sod, Christmas trees, annuals, perennials, house plants, etc. Dave has worked with genetics, nutrition and technology segments as well. Show less

Radius is an international leader in creating, developing and managing supply chains for large retailers. We specialize in solutions for the garden, horticulture and agriculture industries. This includes ornamental pumpkins, sod, bulk amendments, and fresh Christmas trees. Along with our expansive network of growers positioned all over Canada and the United States, Radius gives complete coverage and seasonal assortments like no one else. Providing longstanding years of experience, our team of… Show more Radius is an international leader in creating, developing and managing supply chains for large retailers. We specialize in solutions for the garden, horticulture and agriculture industries. This includes ornamental pumpkins, sod, bulk amendments, and fresh Christmas trees. Along with our expansive network of growers positioned all over Canada and the United States, Radius gives complete coverage and seasonal assortments like no one else. Providing longstanding years of experience, our team of experts fully manage all aspects of the business. Show less

Sarasota, Fl

Harmony Outdoor Brands is a leader in the lawn and garden space and is the #1 supplier of retail sod grasses in North America following the merger of two industry leaders. The company's products have national distribution and are sold primarily through chain store "big boxes" such as Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart under the Harmony brand. The extensive distribution network consists of over 90 distribution points strategically located throughout North America. The company is headquartered in… Show more Harmony Outdoor Brands is a leader in the lawn and garden space and is the #1 supplier of retail sod grasses in North America following the merger of two industry leaders. The company's products have national distribution and are sold primarily through chain store "big boxes" such as Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart under the Harmony brand. The extensive distribution network consists of over 90 distribution points strategically located throughout North America. The company is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.Dave lead the charge on new program and business development, as well as other platforms. Additionally, he handled international expansions into Canada and other countries.Dave played an integral part of the company formation as he worked on the brand development for the past four years, prior to his role of Vice President Show less

Dave was responsible for all Live Goods buying, vendor management, garden center merchandising, financial and advertising functions for 185 stores in TX, LA and MS. He handled many programs for the Southern Division as well as multiple National assignments - including the National Tagging Program and the Garden Center National Signing Program.

Dave held many positions working in store and district roles, including Store Manager, Garden Captain, Regional Merchandising Manager - managing upwards of $2B of inventory, store ops and corporate strategies. Dave also held corporate roles, functioning as a Live Goods Merchant (Buyer) for a number of years, supporting regional, divisional and national responsibilities.