The HTA reveals a strong performance for UK garden centres in March, but warns there needs to be a sustained period of robust sales to offset rising employment costs. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres has confirmed its acquisition of Hayes Garden World in Ambleside.  This will be the 8^th new garden centre for BGC this year. Read more - members only

TV presenter Nicki Chapman has reopened Northampton Garden Centre under the new ownership of British Garden Centres (BGC). Read more - members only

Westland continues expansion with the purchase of Bulldog Products Ltd, the wild bird feed business, and with plans for a new distribution depot in South Wales. Read more - members only

Greenwood Plants is collaborating with the RHS and Sheffield University on a research project to study the carbon accounting of nursery stock for urban greening. Read more - members only

BHETA is lobbying to combat the threat of imported 'small parcels' from overseas suppliers fulfilling direct B2C orders without paying customs duties. Read more - members only

Cadix (UK) Limited has announced that as of Thursday 10th April 2025 it has ceased trading with immediate effect. Read more - open to all

Like for like sales fell at B&M UK, the variety goods value retailer, for the 52 weeks ending 29 March 2025.  Revenues, however, grew as new stores opened. Read more - members only

Bents Garden & Home in Warrington has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2025, recognizing their consistent delivery of world-class customer service. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond opens its 49^th garden centre at Huntingdon and offers 2 existing garden centres for sale and leaseback. Read more - members only

Old Railway Line marks its 35^th anniversary with a grand opening of its new entrance and fully covered plant area. Read more - members only

Excellent 2025 spring trading justifies Squire’s long-term confidence after poor weather forced lacklustre but resilient results in 2024. Read more - members only