How being more environmentally sound grew Christmas sales
GIMA hears how the drive by the Gardens Group for Christmas displays that are more environmentally sound than anyone else's has lifted sales and won awards. Read more - members only
How being more environmentally sound grew Christmas sales
GIMA hears how the drive by the Gardens Group for Christmas displays that are more environmentally sound than anyone else's has lifted sales and won awards. Read more - members only
Love gardening #whatevertheweather says BGC
British Garden Centres is launching a spring campaign, "#Whatevertheweather", to encourage people to rekindle their love for gardening and spend time outdoors. Read more - members only
Yorkshire Garden Centres appoints from within
Dave Denton from Cleckheaton has been promoted to centre manager at the long established Bingley Garden Centre at Harden Read more - open to all
Centurion Europe Ltd has acquired Mulch.
Will Armitage Chairman of Mulch. Ltd said, "We are so pleased that our fledgling Mulch. brand of Gardening Gloves and Tools has a new home at Centurion Europe Ltd.” Read more - members only
Yorkshire Garden Centres acquire 2 more centres
Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has announced it is to operate two more sites in Yorkshire. Read more - members only
Homebase is up for sale reports The Times
Homebase could soon be sold to new owners after talks were held with a number of potential buyers, reports The Times. Read more - members only
Woodthorpe Hall and Dobbies fined for breaking regulations
Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres has been fined for displaying cushions without fire labels. Dobbies has been penalised for failing to pay the minimum wage or national living wage. Read more - members only
Chat from aisles of the Garden Press Event
300 members of the garden media visited around 100 exhibitors at a buzzing Garden Press Event. Best new product was a Dipping Tank. Blue Diamond won the Best Stand award. Read the chat. Read more - members only
Cotton Traders explains garden centre strategy
With concessions in 64 garden centres, Nick Hamblin the COO of Cotton Traders explains how he drives traffic into the stores. Read more - open to all
Bridgnorth to become the biggest in BGC group
British Garden Centres has confirmed plans to double the size of Bridgnorth garden centre near Wolverhampton, making it the biggest garden centre in the group. Read more - members only
Dobbies Garden Centres launches outlet stores
Dobbies has opened two new outlet stores at its branches in Morpeth in Northumberland and Atherstone in Warwickshire. Read more - members only
Dobbies appoints new Commercial Director
Dobbies has appointed Andy Hannan as Commercial Director. He replaces Richard Hodges who has stepped down from this role. Read more - open to all
Commercial Director to leave Dobbies
Richard Hodges, who joined Dobbies in November 2021, has announced that he is preparing to leave the group and prepare for the next chapter of his life. Read more - open to all
Notcutts CEO discusses how the company has developed
Since 2015, when Nick Burrows joined Notcutts, the company has upgraded almost its entire portfolio of 18 garden centres and invested in developing its people. Read more - members only
Greenwood Plants named ‘International Grower of the Year’
Greenwood Plants won three awards, including overall ‘International Grower of the Year’ at the annual AIPH awards, held at IPM Essen, Germany on 24th January. Read more - members only
Strictly Blue Diamond at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool
760 staff and suppliers glammed up and danced Strictly at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool as Blue Diamond confirmed it has become Britain's biggest group and revealed its top performers. Read more - members only
More on Dobbies new own brand horticultural products
Dobbies is adding 69 new own brand products this month. They include gardening tools, indoor grow lights and a selection of new bulbs. Read more - members only
Nurseries call for a peat-free logo
British growers: Bransford, New Leaf and Frank P Matthews, guided garden centres around their production facilities and discussed the peat-free future. Read more - members only
Delayed accounts show losses at Homebase
The Times reveals that yet to be published accounts for Homebase show heavy losses and sales down 11% in 2022, a challenging year. Read more - members only
Seed shortages due to border confusion
The shortage of tomato and other seeds due to the destruction of bulk quantities of seed at the UK border was a big talking point at the Garden Press Event. Read more - members only
Haskins plans biggest project yet
Haskins submits plans to redevelop Forest Lodge garden centre and Birdworld. However, trading confidence must improve before any development would start. Read more - members only
Klondyke showcases 2024 outdoor living ranges
A sprinkling of Sherbert at Klondyke Group's Outdoor Living Showcase Event hosted this week at our Polmont centre. Read more - open to all
Plants for Europe and Altman working together
Plants For Europe Limited (PFE) is working with California-based Altman Plants, to bring their stunning plant varieties to Europe and the UK. Read more - members only
Blackstone BBQ Griddle comes to the UK
Blackstone, America’s leading griddle brand with over 80% market share, is entering the UK market through an exclusive partnership with JDM Products. Read more - members only
Flowerpot merger announced
Naylor Gardenware has agreed to merge with Smith & Jennings with effect from Friday 1 March 2024. Read more - members only
Above inflation pay rise at B&Q
B&Q claims to be the highest paying major retailer in the country after above inflation wage rises. Read more - members only
BGC takes the covers off Fern Living
British Garden Centres has taken the wraps off Fern Living, an outdoor living brand that will be unique to the group. Read more - members only
Bells Horticultural acquires Peter Beales Roses
Family-run Bells Horticultural announces the acquisition of the Peter Beales Roses business and assures customers of a smooth transition. Read more - members only
Apta relocates to East Yorkshire
Apta, a pot and planter brand with a 35-year heritage, has recently relocated to a new home at the AMES Companies headquarters in Pollington, East Yorkshire. Read more - members only
Evergreen business performance was strong in 2023
Accounts for Evergreen Garden Care Ltd for the year to 30 Sept 2023 show an operating profit of €38m before finance charges of €65m. Read more - members only