The GCA Barometer has recorded a 21% increase in garden centre sales during September, with Christmas, seeds and bulbs leading the way.

The RHS has announced its plans to safely run the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show with many new precautions due to coronavirus to protect everyone at the Show held at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

Southern Trident significantly strengthens its senior team with the appointment of Steve Harper as their new CEO.

Dobbies, the 68 strong garden centre group, is to open its first small format store, Little Dobbies, in November in Edinburgh.

B&M, B&Q, Home Bargains, et al have said they will remain open in Wales as garden centres are forced to close after Friday.

Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest lawn seed supplier, is taking unprecedented steps to ensure that its garden centre customers remain fully stocked and extensively supported throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following hot on the heels of the bestselling MO Bacter from DJ Turfcare, the company’s all-new Lawn Boost will help to complement sales of lawncare essentials this coming spring.

Westland’s new Growing Success “Safer Gardening” range is organic based, containing highly effective natural extracts, so gardeners can tackle pest and disease confidently and safely.

Katie Blake now a leading brand in Garden Furniture with sales exceeding £15 million, is continuing its presence in the market. They have introduced some exciting new items that fit into their collections.

A resurgence of interest in domestic lawns coupled with the stay-at-home-culture arising from the Covid-19 pandemic is set to drive sales of lawn seed via DIY and hardware channels in 2021.

Opportunity for an established sales agent calling on garden centres in the South East of England.

We are looking for at least two garden furniture sales agents, with detailed knowledge of the garden centre groups and large independent garden centres.

On behalf of retained clients we are seeking aquatic concession opportunities. Ideally in the South/South East along the M3/M4 corridor. Circa 3,000 sq.ft. Our Ref: R002

We buy surplus garden supplies and tools end of line stock.

Exciting opportunity with a young and fast growing company.

Smart Garden Products has expanded its National Account team with the addition of Louise Gibbs.

Since lockdown began, an online garden centre has seen record sales of four plants all known to have medicinal properties.

A hidden garden within the grounds of Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, is set to see its kitchen garden grow with the support of Leicester based garden product manufacturer, Vitax Limited.

Azpects Ltd is pleased to welcome Geoff Seddon and Rebecca Cox to create the company’s retail division.

The UK’s favourite trade show for the festive and gifts sector has announced a new date for 2021.

Darlac, the Cutting Tools Experts, are delighted to announce the arrival of Luke Finnegan as Business Development Manager to help drive the company sales growth.

Paul Sykes, Managing Director of Apta, has left the company that he owned prior to November 2019 when it was acquired by Ames. 

PR with a creatively groovy swing. We specialise in all aspects of PR & social media for the gardening and lifestyle industry. Our expertise is in product launches, product campaigns, general publicity, concept campaigns & social media.

Marketing and communications company Floramedia have launched a new service for retailers looking to increase sales through the easy identification and promotion of plants.

Would you like extra footfall without the stress of managing a concession? Welcome to Handy Andy Car Wash.

Smithrodgers has been a supplier of the renowned Tegometall shelving and Slatwall systems since 2002.

Pleydell Smithyman are specialist Garden Centre Design and Business Consultants working across the UK and further afield, helping clients get the best from their businesses.