It’s all grow at Briers with new additions to the team!
Industry update on new colleagues joining the business. Read more
It’s all grow at Briers with new additions to the team!
Industry update on new colleagues joining the business. Read more
Mario and Julie join Mr Fothergill's
Mr Fothergill's Seeds retail sales team has been strengthened by the appointment of Mario Grandilli as export sales manager and Julie Emmett as north-east territory manager. Read more
Malcolm Scott Consultants welcomes a new member to their team
Malcolm Scott Consultants are pleased to announce that Faisal Ishaq has joined Malcolm Scott Consultants as a new Town Planner. Read more
Sinclair FD steps down
Peter Williams steps down after 10 years as finance director at William Sinclair. The company has appointed turnaround specialist, Sheryl Tye, as interim CFO. Read more
New President for AEA
James Woolway was elected President of the Agricultural Engineers Association at its recent Annual General Meeting. Read more
New managerial team appointed at Haskins West End Garden Centre
The 140 full and part time staff at the Haskins West End Garden Centre near Eastleigh have a new management team. Read more
Smart 2014 Sales Team Winners Announced
Smart Garden Products are pleased to announce that the winning Sales Team for 2014 is Workforce Agencies Ltd for its fantastic achievement in the North West territory, headed by Sam Thornley. Read more
Nigel Thompson is to join MorePeople
Nigel Thompson, former marketing director at The Stewart Company, is to join MorePeople as an associate director. Read more
Sara Murray appointed as Trans-Continental Group’s Buying Director
Trans-Continental Group has announced that Sara Murray has been appointed to the position of Buying Director. Read more
4 Seasons Outdoor UK recruits Andrew Overton
Andrew Overton joins 4 Seasons Outdoor UK Ltd Read more
Homebase names Tesco director as new MD
The new Homebase MD is to be Echo Lu, a director at Tesco and formerly COO of Tesco China. Read more
GCA reveals its new area chairmen
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has this month (March, 2015) revealed its new area chairmen who will represent member garden centres in each region. Read more
Allensmore nurseries new sales team
Allensmore Nurseries Limited are pleased to announce that Gareth Powell has joined the company. Read more
Gardman CEO returns to drinks industry (Updated)
Stewart Hainsworth is leaving Gardman to return to the drinks industry where he spent most of his earlier career. Read more
Jason Batley joins Glencrest Seatex as sales manager
Jason joins Glencrest Seatex as national sales manager taking over from Stephen Potter who has been appointed sales director. Jason is an important part of the expansion at Glencrest Seatex and Katie Blake. Read more
Haskins appoints new board members
With further expansion in its sights, Haskins Garden Centres Ltd has added two more board members to the existing team comprising of Chairman Warren Haskins, Chief Executive Julian Winfield and Buying Director Conna Powles. Read more
Andy Royce, garden centre agent based in Bourne
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Andy Royce, who died at home on Saturday 30th May. The funeral will be on Friday 12th June. Read more
Industry outsider joins Notcutts as new chief executive
Nick Burrows is to be the new Notcutts chief executive from September. Recently he has been the executive chairman at both the First Sports Group and The Thames Club. Read more
UK trees and hedging specialist promotes Nick Hopper to Business Manager
Lincolnshire-based British Hardwood Tree Nursery Limited has promoted Nick Hopper to Business Manager to develop the operational side of the business as well as continuing to streamline and strengthen their procurement and sales capabilities. Read more
Paul Broadhurst to Host the GIMA Charity Golf Day
This year’s GIMA Charity Golf Day will be hosted by leading UK golfer, Paul Broadhurst who will join the players on the course and host the prize giving and auction in the evening. Read more
Global consumer goods company Fiskars appoints Karl Millergill as UK Sales Director
Fiskars has announced the appointment of Karl Millergill as Sales Director for its UK business. Read more
Charles Campion & Sarah Dunning to speak at the HTA Catering Conference and Dinner 9 - 10 June 2015
Charles Campion, food critic and MasterChef judge, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker on day one of the HTA Catering Conference 2015, which takes place on 9 and 10 June 2015 at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Read more
Closer links are vital says new GIMA president
Colin Wetherley Mein, new president of GIMA, hopes to add services such as a buying group and barometer of trade for GIMA members. He also wants to continue building links with the rest of the industry. Read more
Blue Diamond's Richard Hemans is appointed Chartered Director
Richard Hemans, Group Finance Director of Blue Diamond Garden Centre Group, has successfully gained admission as a Chartered Director, the Institute of Director’s prestigious and practical qualification for company directors and board members, following a rigorous process that has taken over two years. Read more
AIPH appoints new Vice President and Marketing Committee Chair
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has appointed a new Vice President as well as a Chair of the AIPH Marketing Committee. Read more
Dave William Stafford Rest In Peace
Dave Stafford passed away peacefully on the 26th March 2015 at the age of 71, with his family by his side. Dave fought a brave fight against kidney cancer over the last 15 months, yet his death was mercifully quick. Read more
Adrian promoted to Garden Design & Domestic Landscape Sales Manager
Adrian Hoare from Dilwyn in Herefordshire has this month (March, 2015) been promoted to Garden Design & Domestic Landscape Sales Manager at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford. Read more
Mr Fothergill's Jon-Paul Schofield a salesman for all seasons
Mr Fothergill's Seeds has appointed Jon-Paul Schofield as salesman for its territory comprising a corridor either side of the A1 from Lincolnshire in the north to London in the south. Read more
Rebecca Spreckley joins Town & Country
Town & Country has appointed Rebecca Spreckley to the position of National Account Manager. Read more
Forthcoming Great Yorkshire Show leader announced
The man who will lead the Great Yorkshire Show and Countryside Live into the next decade has been announced. Charles Mills, who farms near York, will succeed Bill Cowling as Honorary Show Director, at the close of this year’s Great Yorkshire on Thursday 16 July. Read more
