Blue Diamond Garden Centres has confirmed the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk. Read more - members only

Opperman Plants Ltd, the Lincolnshire‑based plant supplier, has entered administration after almost 30 years in business, with advisers now seeking a buyer while the company continues to trade. Read more - members only

Squire’s Garden Centres’ accounts for the financial year ending July 31, 2025 show strong sales and profits growth in a period of acquisitions and investment. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres makes its 6th Garden Centre acquisition of the year with the acquisition of Moorlands Nurseries in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Read more - members only

British garden machinery brand Webb Garden Power has today unveiled its most ambitious lawnmower yet: a high-spec 53cm petrol lawnmower designed to push the boundaries of what garden machinery can be. Read more - open to all

Today is the last day customers can buy stock from Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta.  The Ames UK company will then cease trading and be closed down in an orderly fashion. Read more - members only

Deco-Pak and Stax partner to improve product access, flexibility and delivery options for garden retailers and trade customers across Scotland. Read more - open to all

Kingfisher has reported solid results for the year ended 31 January 2026, with strong performances from its UK businesses, B&Q and Screwfix. Read more - members only

Over 700 partied into the night at the Caribbean themed Blue Diamond awards for its most profitable garden centres.  Read more - members only

Lincolnshire grower Opperman Plants has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators as financial pressures mount on the long‑established nursery. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond Garden Centres are ramping up their support for Greenfingers Charity this year by extending Garden Re‑Leaf Day into a full week of fundraising activities. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has bought the business of Leaf Garden Centre, following its entry into administration at the end of February. Read more - members only

It has been announced that British Garden Centres has agreed to purchase 2 Millbrook garden centres, expanding the group’s estate to 77 Garden centres. A third Southeast purchase by BGC is imminent. Read more - members only

Miracle-Gro has unveiled a new national brand campaign fronted by gardening duo The Glovers, aiming to boost confidence, simplify gardening and grow participation across the category. Read more - open to all

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

Perrywood says a 4,500-strong customer survey shows gardens boost wellbeing, inspiring its 2026 theme “Your Garden, Your Happy Place” and new display gardens. Read more - members only

STIGA has secured three iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 titles, recognising excellence across its latest robotic mowing and digital solutions. Read more - open to all

Grantham Garden Centre has reopened its doors following a full makeover by British Garden Centres, with BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost cutting the ribbon. Read more - members only

Woodlodge Products Ltd becomes the UK distribution partner for Artevasi plant pots from 1 April 2026, ensuring continuity of supply and support for garden centres following the closure of Ames UK. Read more - members only

Everton Nurseries, near Lymington in the New Forest has been bought by Paul Richards of Your Local Garden Centre Group and Charlotte Richards of Plants for Trade West Parley.. Read more - members only

Mark Farnsworth told GIMA members how Yorkshire Garden Centre Group (YGC) plans to grow turnover to £50m, to ensure a profitable stable group at a time when costs are rising. Read more - members only

YGC Group Limited reports 5.1% sales growth to £26.5m, improved EBITDA and reduced losses, despite weaker restaurant and play business performance and rising costs. Read more - members only

Kingfisher has announced a multi‑year partnership with Google Cloud to introduce agentic AI‑powered shopping across its e‑commerce platforms, including B&Q in the UK. Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centres has completed a £1.5m investment in a new foodhall concept, which has been rolled out across 48 of its UK garden centres. Read more - members only

Betty Hillier, 6^th generation descendant of the founders, cut the ribbon on the Weyhill restaurant relaunch, offering the first glimpse into plans to elevate the Hillier profile. Read more - members only

The delayed purchase of Alton Garden centres by BGC, announced today, sees another of the sector’s great characters retire from the sector.  Read more - members only

Klondyke Group has acquired The Crieff Visitor Centre, a well-established garden centre and gift shop on the outskirts of Crieff, Perthshire. Read more - members only

Retailers facing new EPR rules are being urged to adopt plain labels to avoid higher costs, financial liability and increased administrative complexity. Read more - members only

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

Following last week's revelation that Ames has been put up for sale by Griffon Corporation, more information has emerged about the future of the business.  Read more - members only