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Many garden centres celebrate Mother’s Day with the traditional afternoon tea. The invention of afternoon tea is attributed to the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell sometime around 1840. ... -
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The idea is not new, there is already a lot of research about the impact of gardens on our mental health and wellbeing. But the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is taking a step further by developing ... -
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In just four months the international garden retail, leisure and pet sectors will come together under one roof in the shape of Glee 2023. An unrivalled platform for growth, networking, sourcing and i ... -
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There's no doubt that gardening is a popular hobby, 87% of UK households have a garden and the amount spent on gardening products is expected to reach over £6.5 billion by 2025. Google search about ... -
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Online registration for the International Festival of Garden, Leisure and Pet, Glee 2023 – taking place at the NEC in late June (27th – 29th) - is now live. Join the show to see over 400 established a ... -
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In an exciting move, Michael Perry – better known as Mr Plant Geek – will be joining Glee 2023 (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham) as the exhibition’s first ever ‘ambassador’. In his new role, Michael ... -
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By Jennifer Ester, Freelance Writer The UK spends a whopping £10 billion per year in total on their dogs, with the average owner reportedly spending around £92 in 2021 on their four-legged friends ( ... -
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The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet will expand crucial product sectors at the 2023 event (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). Renowned for years as the ‘must-visit’ show for garden ... -
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Immersive content has become a hugely popular part of Glee’s annual offering and, this year, a fantastic, brand-new live project will bring industry rising stars to the fore, through the mentor-led, t ... -
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This video features Jessica Dabel, Brand Manager of Meadow View Stone, the Glee 2022 New Product Award winner in the Landscaping and Garden Buildings category, with its Apine Collection in large bag ... -
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Dymak is a Danish company, specialised in ceramic products and it was at Glee for the first time this summer. It has a lean business model, with locally based Sourcing Specialists and a global reach ... -
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Panacea is often associated with decorative garden metal work, but they're embracing the sustainability trend and working with new materials like bamboo. "Panacea is known for its product innovation ... -
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Glee, the international ‘festival’ for the garden, leisure and pet sector, has had a makeover with new branding revealed ahead of the 2023 event (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). Having undergone a ... -
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It's important to have a clear sustainability strategy, and invest in training both for staff and customers. Mark Portman, Managing Director of Evergreen Garden Care, talks with our content editor, ... -
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It's important to excite customers about new products, and nurture the enthusiasm of a new generation of gardeners. Jenny Douthwaite, Director of Primeur and President of The Garden Industry Manufac ... -
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Sustainable products are becoming increasingly popular and driving business growth. Rodney Slater, Director of Deco Pak, told our Content Editor, Lina Vaz, that a range of products made from recycle ... -
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Dobbies has just opened a new flagship store in Tewkesbury this month. We spoke with Graeme Jenkins, chief executive of Dobbies Garden Centres about this milestone for the business. The opening of ... -
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How to bring the excitement of instore customer experience to ecommerce? What should your business be investing on to boost online presence and drive growth? How about social media? Lynsey Sweales, ... -
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Whilst the plot to plate lifestyle is not a new movement, what is growing is its popularity amongst urban gardeners. According to the Horticultural Trade Association, "35% of British adults say they u ... -
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"People are using their outdoor space as part of their indoor living", says Jonathan Stobart, Managing Director of Smart Garden Products. Our Content Editor, Lina Vaz, talks with him about garden pr ... -
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A great customer experience drives digital transformation and supports business growth. Alan O'Neill, Managing Director at Kara Change Management, recommends three ways of improving customer experie ... -
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What makes a garden sustainable? A good way to start is by using sustainable products, and retailers are now driving change by introducing more and more eco-friendly products into the market. This i ... -
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Willsow, the first ever plantable children's books, gained recognition at BBC Dragons' Den in 2021, but the business has grown considerably since receiving that initial financial investment. Thomas ... -
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Watch Neil Grant, Managing Director of Ferndale Garden Centre talking with our Content Editor, Lina Vaz, about the main issues that are having an impact on the garden retail industry and how to over ... -
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Check out our new episode of Glee TV! It's all about upcoming trends for the garden retail industry. Rebekah Hutchinson works across both the Home & Interiors and Baby & Kids markets at Trend Bible. S ... -
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Sustainability is such a big topic for the retail industry that it can be challenging to know where to start. The immediate response is to think about adding recycled or recyclable products to your ... -
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From successful store layouts to supporting local farmers, there is a lot of insights to take away from this interview with the CEO of Rosebourne, Carol Paris. Our content editor, Lina Vaz, talked w ... -
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The doors might be closed on the 2022 edition of Glee, but the generosity of visitors and exhibitors alike continues to echo as the show’s latest initiative ‘Giving at Glee’, designed to protect the p ... -
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The pandemic brought a huge influx of new consumers into the garden product market. Gardening became an attractive hobby for many people, and it's likely that some of them will continue gardening for ... -
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Watch the best recommendations to ensure the garden retail industry is considered a viable career choice by Boyd Douglas-Davies, HTA President and British Garden Centres group Director. On this new ...