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

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

Visitor registration has opened for the National Plant Show 2026, bringing growers, suppliers and retailers together to showcase new plants, innovations and industry developments.

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

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

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

The Horticultural Trades Association has won Sector Representation of the Year and was highly commended for Best Association Transformation at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards.

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

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

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

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.

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