Kingfisher half-year results “not as bad as expected”
B&Q and Screwfix parent, Kingfisher, has posted “better than expected” half year results, with adjusted pre-tax profit (PBT) dipping half a percentage point to £334 million and top-line sales dipping 1.8% to £6.75bn. Read more - members only
BHETA lobbies government on plans for 887% tax rise under EPR
BHETA is urging members to help lobby Government on the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, that will be imposed on all producers of packaging materials from next year. Read more - members only
Forth Valley Garden Centre to make 10 for Caulders
Caulders Garden Centres are set to purchase Forth Valley Garden Centre in Linlithgow, better known as Rouken Glen, Linlithgow, from the Sheikh family. Read more - members only
Family buyout of Deco-Pak
Decorative landscaping supplier, Deco-Pak, has been bought in a management buyout by David and Craig Hall. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond funds NT garden projects
National Trust announces plans for £1 million in garden investment, as its collaboration with Blue Diamond Garden Centres enters third year. Read more - members only
Garden Centres making Local News
Local news reports reveal the pressure on small garden centres. 3 are closing, 2 are for sale. There’s also a blaze caused by a mouse and the opening of Webbs’ Floral Fields. Read more - members only
Industry newcomers buy Sturmer Nurseries
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Sturmer Nurseries in Essex to industry newcomers. Read more - members only
.jpg)
Is your company or a customer under financial pressure?
Corporate recovery expert Rod Butcher offers advice to companies facing finance issues or who are concerned about a customer who might be. Read more - open to all
Administration for Glencrest Seatex
Glencrest Seatex, one of the most prominent UK garden furniture importers has been put into administration. Read more - members only
Departing HTA President talks of the challenges ahead
Retiring HTA President Alan Down gives a frank assessment of the achievements and challenges facing environmental horticulture and the Association. Read more - members only
Mr Fothergill’s and Franchi Seeds end UK trading agreement
Mr Fothergill's has shifted its focus back onto its core brands and away from 'guest brands', so has agreed with Seeds of Italy Ltd to end their trading agreement. Read more - members only
News of restructuring plan for Dobbies
Sky News reports that Dobbies is plotting a far-reaching financial overhaul which could pave the way for store closures and steep rent cuts. Read more - members only
