Scandinavian acquisition for Evergreen Garden Care

Evergreen Garden Care acquires Econova’s gardening business and strengthens its presence in Scandinavia. Read more - members only

Mark Portman, Jeanette Trettan, Alan Bergin (Evergreen CFO) and Ted Linehan

Industry newcomers buy Sturmer Nurseries

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Sturmer Nurseries in Essex to industry newcomers. Read more - members only

Glee’s 50-year heroes are revealed

As Glee marked its monumental 50th anniversary this week, its 50-year heroes have been revealed. Read more - open to all

The Glee New Product Showcase 2024 winners are revealed

Sixteen fantastic new garden and pet product innovations have been confirmed as the winners of this year’s highly-coveted Glee New Product Showcase.  Read more - open to all

BHETA appoints Steve Edwards sector manager for DIY and garden

BHETA has appointed Steve Edwards as its new DIY Sector Manager for Home Improvement and Garden.  His role will be to support existing members with added value initiatives in the home and garden markets, as well as building the membership base through recruitment. Read more - open to all

Steve Edwards

Forth Valley Garden Centre to make 10 for Caulders

Caulders Garden Centres are set to purchase Forth Valley Garden Centre in Linlithgow, better known as Rouken Glen, Linlithgow, from the Sheikh family. Read more - members only

Colin Barrie

Kingfisher half-year results “not as bad as expected”

B&Q and Screwfix parent, Kingfisher, has posted “better than expected” half year results, with adjusted pre-tax profit (PBT) dipping half a percentage point to £334 million and top-line sales dipping 1.8% to £6.75bn. Read more - members only

Kersten Catella joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales & Marketing Director

Well-known and highly respected horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director. Read more - open to all

BHETA lobbies government on plans for 887% tax rise under EPR

BHETA is urging members to help lobby Government on the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, that will be imposed on all producers of packaging materials from next year. Read more - members only

Last chance to book your place at Horticulture, the Conference

Time is running out to book your place at the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference on 25 September 2024 at the ICC Birmingham. With only two weeks remaining, don't miss the chance to hear from key speakers and experts at this essential industry event. Read more - open to all

Is your company or a customer under financial pressure?

Corporate recovery expert Rod Butcher offers advice to companies facing finance issues or who are concerned about a customer who might be. Read more - open to all

Administration for Glencrest Seatex

Glencrest Seatex, one of the most prominent UK garden furniture importers has been put into administration. Read more - members only

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