Klondyke unveils new ‘Garden Thyme’ furniture brand

The Klondyke Group has launched its 2026 outdoor living collections at a dedicated Outdoor Living Showcase held this week at its Polmont centre. Read more - members only

Prosper buying group appoints new chair

The Prosper Buying Group appoints Simon Bourne (Retail Director, Perrywood Garden Centres) as its new Chairman, succeeding Terry Head. Read more - members only

Simon Bourne

Dobbies headlines GIMA Buyer Connect event

Dobbies Garden Centres will headline GIMA’s April Buyer Connect event, giving suppliers one-to-one access to buyers to explore innovation and future ranging opportunities.

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BGC presses Priti Patel for political support

Last month, British Garden Centres hosted a visit from opposition MP, Priti Patel, and underlined the need for urgent political support with rising costs and regulatory pressures Read more - open to all

Priti Patel MP with Amy Stobbs

GCA relaunches Rising Star hospitality academy

The Garden Centre Association has relaunched its Rising Star Academy for hospitality staff, offering specialist training to develop talent in garden centre cafés and restaurants.

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Peter Burks, Chief Executive of the GCA at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre

Glee Roadshow heads east this spring

The Glee Roadshow returns in March, visiting the East of England for the first time to bring garden retailers together to discuss current trends, challenges and opportunities.

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SBM brings Northwest region in house

SBM Life Science appoints Sam Passingham to lead North of England & East Midlands. Read more - open to all

 Sam Passingham

Robert Kitt retires from LeisureGrow

After decades of outstanding service, Robert Kitt has announced his retirement from LeisureGrow, where he has served as Area Sales Manager for the past 20 years. Read more - open to all

 Robert Kitt has announced his retirement from LeisureGrow

Acquisition of La Mundial de Coco future‑proofs Bulrush’s coir supply

Pindstrup Mosebrug A/S, parent company of Bulrush Horticulture, has acquired La Mundial de Coco, a leading Dominican Republic‑based supplier of high‑quality coco fibre and coco pith. Read more - members only

Garden Re-Leaf Day returns March 2026

Garden Re-Leaf Day returns on Friday 20 March 2026, inviting garden retailers and suppliers nationwide to raise funds and awareness for Greenfingers Charity through fun, industry-wide activities.

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Katie Blake appoints David Gilbey

Outdoor furniture supplier Katie Blake has appointed industry figure David Gilbey to its sales team, following his departure from Swift Imports and the retirement of Martin Hughes.

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Katie Blake announces the appointment of David Gilbey to its team

Re-launch of the Responsible Sourcing Scheme

The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS), the independently audited certification scheme for growing media, has a redesigned website with responsibility ratings for tested products. Read more - members only

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