Second profit warning from B&M

Shares fall by 15% as B&M issues a second profit warning this month. The stock is now trading at levels last seen in 2016.  The CFO is to step down. Read more - members only

More UK trees needed to hit climate targets

The Government’s climate change and biodiversity targets will not be met without greater support for domestic tree production, according to a groundbreaking new report produced jointly by the Woodland Trust, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the National Trust (NT) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Read more - members only

Maelor Forestry Tree Nurseries

Dobbies’ refurbishment programme continues

Dobbies Garden Centre in Royston has become the sixth store to complete upgrades to the shopping experience as part of the retailer’s national refurbishment programme.  Read more - members only

Dobbies announces CFO change

Dobbies Garden Centres announces that its CFO, Jonathan Wass, will step down from his role on 12 November 2025 and names his replacement. Read more - open to all

Pete Templeton, CFO Dobbies Garden Centres

Blue Diamond completes delayed Busy Bee deal

The delayed Blue Diamond acquisition of Busy Bee Garden Centre near Ryde, the Isle of Wight completed on October 2nd. Read more - members only

A very solid performance from British Garden Centres

The combined British Garden Centres results for 2024 are now available and show ‘a very solid performance’, claims the group, despite a challenging trading year. Read more - members only

Richard Jackson holds first TikTok Live Show

No stranger to innovation in promoting gardening plants and products, Richard Jackson is launching his first ever TikTok LIVE, this Saturday 18th October at 10am. Read more - members only

13.5% sales growth from The Range

Losses reduce at The Range as sales grow driven by the acquisition and rapid expansion of 53 Homebase stores along with the relaunch of Wilco.com. Read more - members only

B&M issues a significant profit warning

B&M has issued a significant profit warning following disappointing UK sales and rising operational costs. The discount retailer's shares tumbled 12% following the announcement. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond triumphs at Excellence in Housewares Awards

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has secured two major accolades at the prestigious Excellence in Housewares Awards 2025, held at The Royal Lancaster, London. Read more - members only

Ali Buchan and Claire Jenner Blue Diamond Category Managers Kitchen and Housewares

Snippets from the aisles of Glee

Glee was thought by many to have been the best show for some years, with high standards and innovation,  Here are snippets not published already on Gardenforum. Read more - members only

The Glee PR team rest in a giant chair

Westland wins the Peter Wilson cup

Westland lifted the Peter Wilson Cup for Choice Marketing’s Associate of the Year at their annual conference and trade show. This is second year in succession that it has won the members' vote. Read more - members only

Mike Cook, John McDowell, Sue Birch asnd Michelle de Lavis Trafford

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