Biggest re-think of RHS Shows for a generation
Some of the biggest and most exciting changes for a generation are being made to RHS Flower Shows, taking the world-class Shows to stunning new locations around the country. Read more - members only
Biggest re-think of RHS Shows for a generation
Some of the biggest and most exciting changes for a generation are being made to RHS Flower Shows, taking the world-class Shows to stunning new locations around the country. Read more - members only
Low risk of hosepipe bans!
Government launches fund to support farmers manage water. After the wettest 18 months since records began there is a low-risk of hosepipe bans in England this summer. Read more - members only
March sales up but challenges ahead
HTA expects significant challenges for the industry with the impending changes on 30 April at Border Control Posts. March sales were up +22% helped by an early Easter. Read more - members only
Ban peat? It’s already happening says HTA
Theresa Villiers has introduced a 10 minute rule bill to ban sale of bagged peat. But HTA says it’s already happening, so MP’s should focus on supporting growers to transition to peat-free growing. Read more - members only
Everyday low prices deliver profitable growth for B&M
B&M, the value goods retailer with a significant gardening offer, unveils +10% increase in revenue and profit for the year to 30/3/24. Read more - members only
Dobbies continues to add experience to top team
Dobbies Garden Centres appoints Rajesh Gupta as strategy and business development director following 8 months as a consultant. This is the 7th appointment by Dobbies since last summer. Read more - members only
Squire's charts a steady course
‘Charting a steady course in marginally calmer waters’ probably best describes Squire’s performance in their financial year ending 31 July 2023. Read more - members only
Urban Garden Show attracts the ‘Urban Youth’
The RHS’s first large scale indoor urban event, held in a former railway station in Manchester until Sunday, shows the cutting-edge of modern gardening. Read more - members only
Bradford garden centre group beats industry giants
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after winning a national HR award for the second consecutive year.
£98m loss for Bloom and Wild
Change of strategy for Bloom and Wild, the online flower delivery company, as sales fall and losses mushroom in the new, post-Covid normal. Read more - members only
Castacrete's plans for Hawley Garden Centre
The former family-run Hawley Garden Centre in Sutton-at-Hone, near Dartford, has been sold to new owners, Kent-based Castacrete. Read more - members only
Dobbies has partnered with One4all Gift Cards
Dobbies Garden Centres joins One4all Gift Cards’ extensive network of retailers that includes Blue Diamond, which is already part of the network. Read more - members only
