Homebase garden centres are back
The Range has opened its first new concept stores which feature Garden Centres by Homebase. Read more - members only
Homebase garden centres are back
The Range has opened its first new concept stores which feature Garden Centres by Homebase. Read more - members only
Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies Stratford upon Avon
Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies, Stratford upon Avon, it’s the 6th of the restructured group's sites to have new operators since Christmas. Read more - members only
British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies Gloucester and Reading stores
British Garden Centres has today announced the acquisition of two Dobbies Garden Centres in Gloucester and Reading, making it the UK’s largest garden centre operator by number of sites. Read more - members only
Van den Berk Nurseries acquires UK-based Tandee Nursery
Van den Berk Nurseries, based in Sint-Oedenrode, has completed the acquisition of the UK-based Tandee Nursery in Peterborough. Read more - open to all
GIMA announces exclusive ‘In Conversation with Dobbies’ event
GIMA is proud to announce an exclusive virtual event, ‘In Conversation with Dobbies’, taking place on 5th February. Open exclusively to GIMA members, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from Dobbies’ senior leadership team on plans for the future. Read more - open to all
Two months until the APL Awards 2025!
There are less than two months until the APL Awards are back at The Brewery on Friday, 14 March, and seats are selling fast! If you still have yet to secure yours, visit our website to do so! Read more - open to all
British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies’ former Gosforth site
British Garden Centres’ third acquisition in a week is Dobbies' former Gosforth site at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5EP. Read more - members only
Plan ahead for 2025 at The Source trade show
If you’re in hospitality, catering, or food retail, start 2025 off on the right foot by attending The Source trade show. This essential regional event brings together hundreds of food and drink brands, suppliers, and service providers, offering everything you need to stay ahead of the competition. Read more - open to all
“Landmark year” for garden centre transactions
A new report from Christie and Co reveals that in the first half of 2024, they transacted more garden centres than in the whole of 2023. Over 50% of garden centres were sold to new market entrants. Read more - members only
Hamilton’s Outdoor Living Penrith acquired by local landscaping duo
Amanda Ingram and Paul Moran have taken over Hamilton’s Outdoor Living & Landscape Supplies for an undisclosed sum today. Read more - open to all
Expert on sustainable marketing to present at GCA conference
A strategic marketer and sustainable marketing consultant has been revealed as one of the keynote speakers at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference. Read more - open to all
Notcutts announce the return of Mark Haddock as CFO
Mark Haddock has rejoined Notcutts, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company Secretary. He was previously the company’s Financial Controller. Read more - open to all
