Outlook looks troubled for retailers

Credit insurer tells GIMA suppliers the warning signs to look for when a retailer might be at risk of insolvency. Insolvencies are expected to increase this year. Read more - members only

source: Xenia Broking

RHS disease ranking highlights top 10 gardening problems in 2023

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has published its annual disease ranking, revealing the top ten problems for gardeners in 2023. Read more - members only

Apple scab

HTA urges PM to intervene urgently before BTOM changes

The HTA has written to PM Rishi Sunak, warning of the risks to Environmental Horticulture from changes in the Border Target Operating Model that are due on 30th April. Read more - members only

Love gardening #whatevertheweather says BGC

British Garden Centres is launching a spring campaign, "#Whatevertheweather", to encourage people to rekindle their love for gardening and spend time outdoors. Read more - members only

Nurseries call for a peat-free logo

British growers: Bransford, New Leaf and Frank P Matthews, guided garden centres around their production facilities and discussed the peat-free future. Read more - members only

Bransford Garden Plants

Delayed accounts show losses at Homebase

The Times reveals that yet to be published accounts for Homebase show heavy losses and sales down 11% in 2022, a challenging year. Read more - members only

How being more environmentally sound grew Christmas sales

GIMA hears how the drive by the Gardens Group for Christmas displays that are more environmentally sound than anyone else's has lifted sales and won awards. Read more - members only

A garden centre café that’s half way to Paradise

Regional garden centre headlines feature thefts from Tates, a sustainability award, a surrender of unwanted knives and a garden centre café that’s half way to Paradise. Read more - members only

Strictly Blue Diamond at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool

760 staff and suppliers glammed up and danced Strictly at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool as Blue Diamond confirmed it has become Britain's biggest group and revealed its top performers. Read more - members only

Alan Roper celebrates best large garden centre award with the Newbridge team

More on Dobbies new own brand horticultural products

Dobbies is adding 69 new own brand products this month.  They include gardening tools, indoor grow lights and a selection of new bulbs. Read more - members only

Indoor grow light

Centurion Europe Ltd has acquired Mulch.

Will Armitage Chairman of Mulch. Ltd said, "We are so pleased that our fledgling Mulch. brand of Gardening Gloves and Tools has a new home at Centurion Europe Ltd.” Read more - members only

Yorkshire Garden Centres acquire 2 more centres

Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has announced it is to operate two more sites in Yorkshire.  Read more - members only

Dean's, York

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