Poundland files notice to appoint administrators
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after failing to find an acceptable buyer for the discount retailer as a whole. Its roughly 600 stores continue to trade. Read more - members only
BGC Christmas in numbers
British Garden Centres (BGC), the UK’s largest family-owned group, has launched its 2026 Christmas campaign, “Where the Magic Begins”, across its 80 centres, with some revealing figures from last year. Read more - members only
New energy at Vitax under new CEO
There is a new energy at Vitax as the family-owned garden care specialist steps up investment in production, people, products and marketing under chief executive Anja Gooding. Read more - members only
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Garden centres are switching on Christmas. From Blue Diamond’s group-wide preview evenings to Bents’ theatrical light trail, operators are giving customers more reasons to visit—and return. Read more - members only
Gardening categories recover in September, bringing cautious optimism
September brought some welcome recovery for garden centres, but it is important to keep this in perspective. HTA Market Update for September says Gardening sales are still behind last year… Read more - members only
Kingfisher names Sebastian Gundel as successor to Thierry Garnier
The B&Q and Screwfix owner has appointed the former OBI chief executive to lead its next phase of growth. Read more - members only
Selecta one and Ellepot scale RCS® 2.0
Following a highly commended showing at Four Oaks 2026, Selecta one and Ellepot partner to take paper-pocket rooting system RCS® 2.0 worldwide. Read more - members only
Change of name for Choice after record rebate year
Choice Marketing has become Choice Garden Centre Group as the independent buying group marks 25 years, reports record rebate income and expands its membership. Read more - members only
Acquisitions deliver 16% half-year profit growth at Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond’s acquisitions and industry beating like-for-like sales growth lift half year profits to £24m, as the group raises its market leading profile. Read more - members only
Sudbury success drives rapid growth for Perrywood
Perrywood Garden Centres is celebrating the first anniversary of the redevelopment of its Sudbury site after sales rocketed to £9m — the target originally set for year three. Read more - members only
Shock departure of GIMA’s new director
Martin Ward has left GIMA only months after taking over as director, prompting the association to put interim support in place while it reviews its longer-term needs. Read more - members only
Sika buys Azpects to expand UK landscaping offer
Sika has acquired Ipswich-based Azpects Group, adding a leading range of paving and hard-landscaping products to its UK business. Read more - members only
