The HTA reveals a strong performance for UK garden centres in March, but warns there needs to be a sustained period of robust sales to offset rising employment costs.

Cadix (UK) Limited has announced that as of Thursday 10th April 2025 it has ceased trading with immediate effect.

British Garden Centres has confirmed its acquisition of Hayes Garden World in Ambleside.  This will be the 8^th new garden centre for BGC this year.

Like for like sales fell at B&M UK, the variety goods value retailer, for the 52 weeks ending 29 March 2025.  Revenues, however, grew as new stores opened.

TV presenter Nicki Chapman has reopened Northampton Garden Centre under the new ownership of British Garden Centres (BGC).

Durstons is more than just a supplier of growing media – we are a trusted family-run business with a proud heritage, committed to supporting retailers with high-quality, performance-driven products.

Following a successful debut at the event in 2024, the trade association has announced that they will host a UK group at this year’s event, taking place from 29 to 31 October in Bangkok.

GARDENA’s game-changing Dual Hose Box with one-handed removal and free connection hose.

DOOSAN G205C-S FORKLIFT FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Highly Profitable Garden Centre in Scotland.  Freehold circa 4.7 acres (1.9 hectares).

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market Giants Seat Garden Centre, located next to the River Irwell to the north west of Manchester.

How have British exporters have been preparing for President Trump’s imposition of further tariffs?  We ask Joe Denham, the new director general of Gardenex.

Sinclair, a leading provider of professional growing media solutions and part of Westland Horticulture, has appointed Stephanie Tarvin as Trainee Technical Area Sales Manager for the North West.

The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended award in a prestigious national HR competition.

Gardenex and PetQuip have welcomed their new Director General. He holds a commercial drone pilot licence and a private helicopter licence. His interests include collecting contemporary art and very fast cars!

Get ready to hit the fairways for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and charity at the forthcoming GIMA Charity Golf Day 2025. This eagerly awaited annual event brings together colleagues, customers, and friends for a fantastic day of friendly competition, whilst also raising vital funds for the Greenfingers Charity.

Glee, the UK’s leading garden, leisure, and outdoor living trade show, in partnership with GIMA, is pleased to confirm that a record-breaking number of exhibitors have already secured their space within the GIMA Business Village at Glee 2025.

Mark your diaries! The much beloved GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 6th November, promising another dazzling evening dedicated to honouring the finest suppliers and manufacturers in the garden retail sector.