Kingfisher unveils B&Q growth for May, June and July
Good sales growth for B&Q in Q2 were driven by a strong performance of weather-related categories. Read more
Kingfisher unveils B&Q growth for May, June and July
Good sales growth for B&Q in Q2 were driven by a strong performance of weather-related categories. Read more
31 August vote on Homebase CVA
Homebase has confirmed it is planning a Company Voluntary Arrangement and lists a further 42 stores that will close over the next 16 months. Read more
Homebase set to announce store closures next week
Hilco owned Homebase is expected next week to announce a CVA and closure of around 60 more stores. Read more
New gardening director for Homebase
Homebase appointed Mike Norton as director of gardening and building in July. The group, recently purchased by Hilco, is reported to be closing its horticultural offices in Swindon. Read more
Ames starts process of merging sales teams
Ames UK has started the process of rationalising the agency sales teams of Kelkay, La Hacienda and its most recent acquisition Anchor Fast. Read more
GCA reveals their best garden centres in England and Wales
The Garden Centre Association has revealed the best garden centre members in each region following the 2018 inspections. Read more
The safety of glyphosate is in the spotlight again
Bayer shares fell after a US court orders Monsanto to pay $289m and a Brazilian judge suspends glyphosate, in spite of a scientific consensus that the herbicide is not carcinogenic. Read more
Peter Utting, CEO of Gardman provides an update on stock availability
Following the devastating fire on the 12th March that destroyed almost all our inventory, we have been working hard to quickly rebuild stock cover and service to our customers. Due to production capacity constraints of a limited number of our suppliers they have not been able to meet these delivery dates and here is an update. Read more
Mr Fothergill’s Seeds celebrates its 40th year with a Pudsey link
Mr Fothergill’s Seeds celebrated its 40th year by announcing several initiatives for 2019 including a link with BBC Children in Need. Read more
Hillier to phase in taupe recyclable plant pots
Looking for alternatives to single use plastic within its business, Hillier Nurseries will be phasing in the new taupe kerbside recyclable plant pot, replacing the old black plastic pot. Read more
Hortipak is co-founder of a new international horticulture media group
Hortipak has joined leading horticultural marketing groups across Europe and the USA to form the Media Concept Group. Read more
Squire’s Garden Centres purchases Frensham Garden Centre
J. Squire & Co. Ltd (“Squire’s”) and Wheelhouse Warehousing Ltd (“Wheelhouse”) are pleased to announce the purchase of Frensham Garden Centre by Squire’s from Wheelhouse. The purchase was completed on 1 August 2018. Read more
