As part of its ongoing business development and expansion plans, Wrexham-based Treadstone Products has launched a new website showcasing its two main divisions: Treadstone Garden and Treadstone Safety. Read more

Christmas 2018 saw an unprecedented demand for festive home accessories and novelty gifts, with Garden Centres reporting a staggering increase in sales of up to 37%. Read more

Following Westland’s acquisition of Gardman, it has been announced that the company will continue to support the partnership with Marie Curie. Read more

Smart are delighted to be unveiling their extended Three Kings collection at the Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair. Read more

Millennials interest in the tranquil nature of indoor plants is having a very positive effect within this sector. So, its no wonder that Plantpak terrariums are so desirable to the 20-30 age group who benefit from a happy and relaxed atmosphere. Read more

Elho’s Good(s)Factory has completed the purchase of Ebertsankey as Fiskars focuses on its core consumer business. Read more

Latest figures from the GCA Barometer of trade show how revenue from gifts and Christmas lines doubled in October. Outdoor plant sales were also good. Read more

If August is wet plant sales prosper. If it is dry garden furniture sales do well. Last month was different. It was wet and dry in different areas and both categories flourished according to the latest GCA figures. But long term trend shows the proportional fall of traditional gardening. Read more

Sunshine Garden Centre and Van Hage are the best GCA outdoor living retailers.  Cowell’s and Bents are the best for plants. Read more

The GCA has named 13 regional winners in their annual Christmas display competition.  To see where to go to see the best displays. Read more

2013 turned out to be another disappointing year in all three key sectors of the garden retail market – garden plants, garden care and garden leisure – with all three sectors showing a steady decline in the five years to 2013 covered by the Analysis. Read more

As part of its ongoing commitment to its stockist customers, Treadstone Products has put together a comprehensive range of merchandiser options to support all of the products in its three main product ranges. Read more

2018 was a great year for Ivyline with Ivyline posting a huge 18% YOY growth. Ivyline have invested heavily in record stock levels to ensure there is no disruption in supply should a no deal scenario happen on the 26th of March. Read more

Smart Garden Products has announced the purchase of Briers, the leading glove supplier, from administrators. Read more

Last night’s Garden Centre Association (GCA) 53rd annual conference and Gala dinner saw the Smart Garden team scoop the prestigious Associate of the Year award, proudly retaining the Haskings Stewart cup as top supplier to the industry. Read more

Bents and Cowells top the first day’s awards at the 2018 GCA conference. Also prominent were Fairways of Ashbourne, Stratford and Barton Grange Garden Centres. Read more

The majority of garden centres say Christmas sales were up but competition is increasing and December sales were disappointing for some. Read more

The legal battle between Vivid Arts and Tom Chambers regarding allegations of design right infringement, copyright infringement and passing off has been resolved. Read more

Believing that good buyers have not been given the recognition they deserve, Glee is asking you to nominate people or teams that might qualify as the country’s best buyers for awards being introduced at the show. Read more

The latest figures from the GCA show 2014 was the best year for 4 years with December beating May as the biggest sales month of the year. Read more

Notcutts is to open phase 2 of Wheatcroft garden centre. The centrepiece is “The Street Kitchen” themed restaurant where each van cooks a different type of cuisine. See more… Read more