Sales are down but it’s not Doom & Gloom
Both the HTA and the GCA say garden centre sales in the first 6 months are down. But the GCA insists it’s not doom & gloom. Read more - members only
Sales are down but it’s not Doom & Gloom
Both the HTA and the GCA say garden centre sales in the first 6 months are down. But the GCA insists it’s not doom & gloom. Read more - members only
Christie & Co expect more garden centres to come onto the market
In their latest half year report, property sales and valuation firm, Christie and Co. strike a note of optimism and are seeing continued growth potential for selling Garden Centres sites. Read more - members only
Knights completes retail extension in Surrey
David Knight is thrilled with the new retail extension at Knights Garden Centre in Warlingham, Surrey, completed last month. Read more - members only
Petersham Nurseries wins permission to carry on
Petersham Nurseries has prevailed after an epic 18-year battle with Richmond Council that threatened the future of its famous greenhouse restaurant. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond are to buy Frosts Garden Centres
Frosts has announced that it is in discussion with Blue Diamond about the prospective sale of their two remaining garden centres. Read more - members only
Spoga+Gafa reacts to customer demands
Spoga+Gafa, the biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world, is reacting to the industry's wishes and is changing its schedule. From the next event onwards, the trade fair will begin on a Tuesday and end on a Thursday. Read more - members only
Ball Colegrave’s spectacular showcase
The Ball Colegrave Summer Showcase has been as spectacular as ever despite the weather. This is partly because Ball’s breeding strategy… Read more - members only
UPDATED Reports re-emerge that Homebase owners are in talks to sell
CEO Damian McGloughlin denies an active sales process for Homebase following a Sky News report that Hilco Capital has had an approach for its sale. Read more - members only
Cotton Traders invests in physical stores
Investment contributes to 11% growth from Cotton Traders’ 87 stores that include 60 garden centre concessions. Read more - members only
Like-for-like sales drop at B&M
B&M UK reports a strong sell-through in gardening helping to deliver a strong gross margin in the last quarter despite a like-for-like drop in sales. Read more - members only
Times are tough for Garden Furniture suppliers
Solex closed last night, claiming the volume of orders taken had increased over last year. However, times are tough for garden furniture suppliers. Read more - members only
Introducing National Garden Gift Cards
A year ago, the Horticultural Trades Association announced that after over 50 years of trading, paper vouchers would no longer be issued. Read more - members only
