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Sustainability and local economic support have moved from buzzwords to core values driving consumer choices. Few industries have been more impacted by this shift than in the garden retail sector, wher ... -
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Gardening has evolved significantly over time. From basic tools to advanced agricultural machinery, technology has consistently played an important role in shaping how we cultivate and care for plan ... -
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Garden centres, traditionally known for their horticultural expertise and verdant displays, are transforming into vibrant hubs that cater to diverse community needs. To thrive in a competitive market, ... -
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The festive season presents garden centres with a unique opportunity to attract a diverse audience. For many families, a visit to Santa’s grotto has become a beloved Christmas tradition, and garden ... -
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Newmarket-based garden designer Melanie Taylor is a gardening columnist for Velvet Magazine – the regional magazine of the year at the National Newspaper Awards 2024. She is an RHS qualified horticult ... -
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Gardening is a rewarding activity that allows people to connect with nature, nurture life and create beauty. For seasoned green thumbs, it can be a relaxing ritual, while for beginners, it can be an ... -
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Gardening is more than just a pastime in the UK; It's a long-standing cultural tradition that supports both the health of the environment and personal well-being. Recent retail trends and statisti ... -
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Mark your calendars for Monday, 3rd February 2025, as the garden industry’s festive highlight unfolds at Spring Fair. The much-anticipated GTN Greatest Christmas Awards will take centre stage, shining ... -
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Andrew is an Associate Director within Pleydell Smithyman Limited, and he specialises in garden centre and farm shop business strategy and development. He provides site development, commercial and ... -
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s 2024 Autumn Budget introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at promoting investment and economic stability while addressing social inequality. While many provisions have been ... -
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Loyalty programmes have become indispensable tools for nurturing customer relationships and driving repeat business. While loyalty initiatives have long been a feature of supermarkets, fashion outle ... -
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Managing garden inventory and seasonal stock is an integral part of running a successful garden centre or nursery business. With the seasonal nature of gardening products, maintaining efficient contro ... -
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The most magical time of the year is here! Have you decorated your store and your website yet? Christmas presents a fantastic opportunity to captivate customers with creative marketing and stunning di ... -
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The horticulture industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by a surge of interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data reveals that 30 million people planted something for the ... -
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Michael Perry - also known as Mr Plant Geek - has a history of new product development, and will be bringing trend awareness and new ideas to GLEE this year. He is well connected throughout horticul ... -
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Baggy Tiwana is the founder and driving force behind FLATPACKSHEDS.co.uk, a leading shed manufacturer that has revolutionised the industry with its innovative approach to product design and distributi ... -
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Dave Denny is the Horticultural Trades Association's (HTA) Director of Research and Insights. Having been at the HTA for 14 years, his responsibilities include leading the teams which scan the horiz ... -
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Going to a garden centre in the UK is more than shopping, it’s a whole experience. Somewhere that maybe your parents took you every weekend when you were young, browsing amongst nature, and buying you ... -
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Joy of Plants supplies the UK’s #1 Plant Information Library for Kiosks, Websites & Bed cards, helping leading plant retailers to sell more plants (& care products) and bring in younger customers, w ... -
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1. What specific goals did you have in mind when you decided to exhibit at Glee, and how well were those goals achieved? 2024 was the first time exhibiting at Glee in our 25-year history. We booke ... -
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The winners of the New Product Awards 2024 have been announced! The awards ceremony, that took place on Day 1 of Glee (10th September, NEC Birmingham), is a celebration of the most innovative new prod ... -
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Guest Blog: Melanie Taylor from Hazelwood Plantscapes Newmarket-based garden designer Melanie Taylor is a gardening columnist for Velvet Magazine – the regional magazine of the year at the National ... -
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Guest Blog: Matt Bryant, CEO of Harvest Pet Products, a family-run wild bird food company. Working in the wild bird industry, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact th ... -
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In recent years, gardening has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, driven primarily by younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z. These groups, who now make up a substantial porti ... -
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As environmental awareness grows, the gardening retail industry is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the horticulture and gardening sectors. Consumers are becoming increasingly ... -
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Kate Turner is a trained horticulturalist who worked as Evergreen Garden Care’s Garden Guru for over 3 years. She has worked extensively within the world of peat free compost including in house traini ... -
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In today's competitive market, effective visual merchandising and display techniques are more important than ever. They not only help you stand out but also create a memorable shopping experience for ... -
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Horticulture, the age-old practice of cultivating plants, has always been a blend of art, science, and hard work. But today, as the world faces increasing demands for food, labour shortages, and envir ... -
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Climate change is no longer a distant concern; it's a reality affecting various sectors, including horticulture, which plays a critical role in our global food system and contributes to biodiversity. ... -
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All about Anti Copying In Design (ACID) ACID is the UK's leading membership & campaigning organisation for design & Intellectual Property(IP), and we have recently celebrated 25 years of fighting the ...