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DLF Seeds reports strong pre-season orders for Neudorff’s natural gardening range
DLF Seeds, the exclusive new distributor for Neudorff, is reporting strong pre-season orders for the German natural gardening pioneer’s leading product portfolio. Since striking the agreement in September, DLF Seeds, owner of the leading Johnsons Lawn Seed brand, says the Neudorff range …
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Slimline Christmas trees hold the key to driving sales in 2020 as retailers assess their festive season performance
Retailers who are taking stock of their festive season trading performance are being offered a helping hand to boost Christmas tree sales during 2020 – and turn around the fortunes of sales areas that fell below expectations. With the festive season established as a key point in the calendar to…
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Primeur’s ECO Garden display stands set to revitalise sales of garden borders and stepping stones in 2020
In a year that has seen Primeur’s penetration of UK garden centres increase exponentially, the company has been busy working behind the scenes to develop its instore merchandising displays for the award-winning Eco Garden range. As the industry begins making preparations for the 2020 season, the…
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Primeur’s ECO Garden display stands set to revitalise sales of garden borders and stepping stones in 2020
In a year that has seen Primeur’s penetration of UK garden centres increase exponentially, the company has been busy working behind the scenes to develop its instore merchandising displays for the award-winning Eco Garden range. As the industry begins making preparations for the 2020 season, the…
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The 2020 Garden Re-Leaf Day Sponsored Walk & Cycle Challenge has a new home
The annual Garden Re-Leaf Day Sponsored Walk and Cycle Challenge have become an integral part of the Garden Re-Leaf activities, and this year the event will be finding itself a new home within the heart of the Chilterns. The 2020 start point will be Chilton Garden centre, newly acquired by British…
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TV Exposure Boosts Preston Firm’s Pizza Oven Sales
Preston-based Valoriani UK, suppliers of Italy’s finest wood-fired and gas-fired pizza ovens, is enjoying the benefits of mass media TV exposure, with orders having spiked in the last six weeks due to various pieces of TV footage. A Valoriani Igloo 140 wood oven is currently featuring in a TV…
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The UK’s top winter beach walks named – just in time for a Christmas stroll
Best places to get moving in a Winter Wanderland The UK’s best winter beach walks have been named just in time for a bracing festive stroll - with Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire taking top spot. The list was put together by Boundless, the events and experiences club for public sector workers…
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A look to Glee 2020: where the garden retail sector thrives
The future is looking bright for garden retail. According to AMA Research’s 2017 Garden Market Analysis Report the UK Garden Products market* is currently valued at £5.7billion and is expected to benefit from a 2% annual increase until 2023. With technology, sustainability, ethical living, and…
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2019 – a look back at the year’s gardening stories and trends
As we head towards the new year and decade, the team at HWPR look back at the stories and trends that dominated the garden industry in 2019. As the year began, concerns about the environment and sustainability were still high on the consumer agenda and the media storm caused by Blue Planet II had…
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Primeur’s unbreakable recycled rubber range helps retailers to slash the cost of in-store wastage
Primeur, the renowned innovator with a proven track record of bringing stylish, sustainable products to market, is helping retailers to slash the cost of wastage with a new generation of ‘virtually indestructible’ garden ranges that can endure punishing levels of wear and tear without suffering
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Primeur’s unbreakable recycled rubber range helps retailers to slash the cost of in-store wastage
Primeur, the renowned innovator with a proven track record of bringing stylish, sustainable products to market, is helping retailers to slash the cost of wastage with a new generation of ‘virtually indestructible’ garden ranges that can endure punishing levels of wear and tear without suffering
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Glee at Spring Fair 2020: Find out more from Matthew Mein, Event Director
As the third annual ‘Glee at Spring Fair’ gets ever closer, the show’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, provides an update on what the industry can expect, and why garden retailers should make the event a ‘must attend’ part of their spring 2020 plans. Why Glee at Spring Fair – how does it…
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Celebrating 50 years of innovation – how Primeur’s Mighty Mats can help you make an entrance in the 2020 season
Following an astonishing year of success in the garden retail industry, Primeur, the leading suppliers of eco-friendly and innovative garden products, is proud to present its extensive Mighty Mats doormat range, which its hope will drive further sales for garden centres in the new year. Primeur has…
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Celebrating 50 years of innovation – how Primeur’s Mighty Mats can help you make an entrance in the 2020 season
Following an astonishing year of success in the garden retail industry, Primeur, the leading suppliers of eco-friendly and innovative garden products, is proud to present its extensive Mighty Mats doormat range, which its hope will drive further sales for garden centres in the new year. Primeur has…
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LifestyleGarden® reinforce commitment to tackle marine plastic waste
Since Blue Planet II aired two years ago, sustainability, and in particular ocean plastic, has been brought to the forefront of consumers’ minds after the TV documentary highlighted the issues and struck a chord with all watching. The David Attenborough programme created a media storm across the…
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LifestyleGarden® reinforce commitment to tackle marine plastic waste
Since Blue Planet II aired two years ago, sustainability, and in particular ocean plastic, has been brought to the forefront of consumers’ minds after the TV documentary highlighted the issues and struck a chord with all watching. The David Attenborough programme created a media storm across the…
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Millers Oils renews its partnership with the Ginetta GT4 Supercup ahead of the 2020 race season
Millers Oils is delighted to confirm that it has recently renewed its partnership with Ginetta for the second year running, which will see the leading oil blender remain the technical partner of the 2020 Ginetta GT4 Supercup. The 2019 season marked Millers Oils’ first year as Ginetta’s technical…
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LifestyleGarden® partner with Eden Project for catering area revamp
LifestyleGarden®’s partnership with the Eden Project continues to go from strength to strength after the environmentally responsible outdoor furniture company helped complete the refit of the attraction’s catering areas. Spearheaded by parent company ScanCom International that has set a new…
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LifestyleGarden® and ScanCom raise the bar for sustainability as first consignment of DuraOcean® arrives in the UK
The first container of DuraOcean® from LifestyleGarden®, the ground-breaking new outdoor furniture made from nets, ropes and plastic waste recovered from the world’s oceans, has arrived in the UK. It marks the culmination of a global operation spearheaded by parent company ScanCom International…
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LifestyleGarden® reveals how exotic flora and the wonders of nature inspired the stand-out designs of its Eden Project range
When leading outdoor furniture brand LifestyleGarden® announced that it was teaming-up with landmark visitor attraction the Eden Project, it was a marriage made in retail heaven. Not only do LifestyleGarden® and Eden share the same common goals of environmental responsibility and sustainability…
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LifestyleGarden® partner with Eden Project for catering area revamp
LifestyleGarden®’s partnership with the Eden Project continues to go from strength to strength after the environmentally responsible outdoor furniture company helped complete the refit of the attraction’s catering areas. Spearheaded by parent company ScanCom International that has set a new…
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Valoriani UK Launches New Rotating Wood/Gas Pizza Oven
Pizza oven specialist, Valoriani UK, has launched a new restaurant-grade oven into the UK market, and one that is a first for its Tuscan masters. To tick the boxes of chefs in a wide range of eateries, Valoriani have created the ‘Rotativo’ – the first rotating oven launched by the leading…
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TV Exposure Boosts Preston Firm’s Pizza Oven Sales
Preston-based Valoriani UK, suppliers of Italy’s finest wood-fired and gas-fired pizza ovens, is enjoying the benefits of mass media TV exposure, with orders having spiked in the last four weeks due to various pieces of TV footage. A Valoriani Igloo 140 wood oven is currently featuring in a TV…
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Chancellor visits British manufacturer Focus SB
East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2019-11-22 - The Right Honourable Sajid Javid, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Conservative Party MP for Bromsgrove was welcomed by Roger Kemp, chairman of electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB in St Leonards on Sea on Friday 22nd November. The same day as…
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Millers Oils dispels the myths: OEMs, specifications, approvals, warranties and the Block Exemption Regulation
When it comes to oils there are two phrases that are often used: “meets specification” and “OEM approved”. Whilst commonly used, Millers Oils – the UK’s leading oil blender – often gets asked what the difference really is and does the difference affect vehicle warranty. Here the…
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Greenfingers Charity to work with Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Greenfingers Charity, the only UK charity that designs and builds gardens in children’s hospices, has designated much needed funds to extend and update the Remembrance Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in the East Midlands. Rainbows Hospice provides vital care and support…
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Why Millers Oils is urging classic car racers to upgrade their oil ahead of the 2020 race season
In this article, Millers Oils, the market leader in advanced oils and fuel treatments for classic cars, shares its expertise on why planning ahead for the next race season starts now. As winter sets in, heralding darker evenings and wintry weather conditions, classic car lovers are turning their…
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FYNE AUDIO unveils full line of home install loudspeakers
Fyne Audio is set to launch its first home install loudspeakers, covering two ranges and five models. Fyne Audio is entering the residential installation loudspeaker market, opening with five in-ceiling/in-wall models based on the brand’s budget and mid-level traditional speakers. The…
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Deco-Pak’s Craig Hall remembers Greenfingers on his wedding day
It was a case of “something borrowed, something green” for Deco-Pak’s Craig Hall at his recent wedding as he and his new wife, Debbie, raised over £1,200 for Greenfingers Charity thanks to generous donations from guests and families. At the couple’s October wedding the traditional gifts…
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Inspired by modern urban architecture, Woodlodge introduces Modena – the ultimate contemporary planter range
Woodlodge is introducing a contemporary collection of lightweight garden planters, designed to appeal to consumers who are keen to make bold statements in gardens that reflect modern interior décor. The Modena range features clean geometric lines and has been inspired by contemporary urban…
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Greenfingers celebrates another superb fundraising dinner
Late last week (Thursday, 31st October) friends and supporters of Greenfingers Charity came together for another wonderful night of celebrations and vital fundraising at the charity’s annual FUNdraising dinner. Taking place within the prestigious RAF Club in the heart of London’s Mayfair, the…
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More than a million public sector workers have never been thanked – is it time to show them some kindness?
Membership club Boundless calls for action on World Kindness Day Public sector membership club, Boundless, has revealed shocking statistics ahead of World Kindness Day on 13 November, which shows that a fifth of the country’s public sector workers (over a million people) have never received a
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Ground-breaking William Morris collection is set to grow as Woodlodge adds classic Victorian designs to the iconic range
Woodlodge is expanding its ground-breaking William Morris collection, inspired by the arts and crafts movement designer, with two high-profile new products set to drive sales growth during the 2020 season. A game-changer in the pots and containers retail category, the William Morris pottery…
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Strong consumer demand for natural controls is underpinning confidence in the sector, says ecofective®
Ecofective®, the pioneering brand of environmentally friendly natural gardening controls, reports that high levels of footfall in organic categories at retail outlets is seeing demand for chemical-free solutions gain rapid momentum – helping ecofective® to expand and develop its customer base.
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Greenfingers ‘Nest & Rest’ garden opens at Grace House, Sunderland
A new Greenfingers Charity therapeutic garden at Grace House, Sunderland was officially opened by the Mayor of Sunderland on Monday (21st October). This inspiring new garden will provide a peaceful place for relaxation and enjoyment for the seriously ill children and their families that call Grace…
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de Gournay selects Focus SB for VIP Shanghai showroom
de Gournay Shanghai selects Focus SB’s Prism electrical accessories to adorn its luxurious hand painted wallpapers displayed in its VIP showroom, resulting in a delicate visual fusion between the two leading high end British brands set to delight Chinese buyers - East Sussex, United Kingdom,
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James Ketchell tours Chasing Extremes to UK theatres
The only person on the planet to have summited Everest, cycled the world AND rowed the Atlantic. In 2014, James Ketchell became the only person on the planet to have completed all three major challenges of rowing the Atlantic, reaching the top of Everest and cycling around the world, an endeavour…
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New era for Neudorff as natural gardening leader signs exclusive distribution agreement with DLF Seeds
DLF Seeds, owner of the Johnsons Lawn Seed brand, is to exclusively distribute Neudorff’s leading natural gardening product portfolio in UK, with immediate effect. The exclusive agreement will ensure an uninterrupted supply of Neudorff’s extensive range of environmentally friendly gardening…
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1 in 5 teachers have NEVER been thanked – is it time to put that right?
Research ahead of World Teachers Day reveals how shockingly under-appreciated teachers are One in five teachers say they have NEVER received a ‘thank you’ for doing their job, according to a survey by public sector membership club Boundless. The research, which polled 2004 UK workers in advance…
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Revealed: the things that would make us happier at work in National Work Life Week
Public sector membership club Boundless has revealed statistics ahead of National Work Life Week (October 7-11) which suggest money is not the only key to a happier work life. The research, which polled over 2,000 UK workers in both the public and private sector, asked employees what would make them…
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Tigga Towers – the family-run business that creates stylish pet beds & cat scratch towers that are built to last (and won’t cause your ceilings to collapse…!)
Where it all began Like any family-run business the idea of Tigga Towers came from an unlikely source, in this case it was the family’s Maine Coon cat, Basher. A giant softie, Basher was a man with style and only the snuggliest beds would do. He also required a hardy scratch post and it quickly…
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George Barclay’s new in-store ordering system set to revolutionise how consumers buy luxury dog beds
Get set for a dog bed revolution thanks to the new merchandising and in-store ordering system from luxury dog bed supplier, George Barclay. This new ‘order in-store, deliver to door’ concept will make it easy for retailers to offer over 300 stunning designs, all within a 1m2 footprint. Order…
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Introducing new Trident 10 from Millers Oils - Four new product introductions join the Trident range
Millers Oils has confirmed that its popular Trident range has been recently updated with the introduction of four new products, taking the total number of market leading oils in the range to 10. Blended in the UK by Millers Oils, Trident 10 is backed by over 130 years of unrivalled oil blending…
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Millers Oils launches a new range of three engine oils for modern classics
Protecting your investment and looking after your modern classic influences all maintenance and care purchases. But ensuring the longevity and healthy life of the vehicle for future generations to enjoy shouldn’t be a time-consuming or costly practice. With the Classic Pistoneeze range from…
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Introducing Inbal Kahaner, the award-winning designer from LifestyleGarden® who shaped DuraOcean®
DuraOcean®, the first mass market garden furniture made from recycled ocean plastic waste, is taking the UK market by storm. After being crowned Best New Product at the SOLEX exhibition at the NEC in July, manufacturer LifestyleGarden® and its parent company ScanCom International has witnessed…
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Introducing Inbal Kahaner, the award-winning designer from LifestyleGarden® who shaped DuraOcean®
DuraOcean®, the first mass market garden furniture made from recycled ocean plastic waste, is taking the UK market by storm. After being crowned Best New Product at the SOLEX exhibition at the NEC in July, manufacturer LifestyleGarden® and its parent company ScanCom International has witnessed…
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Deco-Pak unveils a new generation of eco-friendly landscaping solutions that combine sustainability with style
Deco-Pak, the family-run garden landscaping and decorative aggregates specialist that’s committed to helping retailers inspire consumers to turn their outdoor dreams into reality, is unveiling a new collection of eco-friendly products that raise the bar in terms of commitment to environmental
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Introducing Zen Garden – Deco-Pak’s ultimate range to meet demand for tranquillity and wellbeing outdoors
Deco-Pak is unveiling Zen Garden at Glee (NEC Birmingham, 10th – 12th September) – a calming range of decorative gravel, pebbles and cobbles – incorporating a collection of indoor and outdoor water features that will appeal to consumers looking to create a sense of tranquillity at home.
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Huge prizes up for grabs in Deco-Pak’s VIP draw!
Buyers placing an order with Deco-Pak at Glee (NEC Birmingham, 10th – 12th September) are being offered a unique opportunity to enter a special raffle as part of the company’s 15th anniversary celebrations – with big prizes up for grabs in the draw. Deco-Pak, now run by the second generation…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed celebrates 200 years of cutting-edge success!
Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest seed brand with a prestigious track record of grass seed breeding and innovation, is getting ready to celebrate 200 years at the forefront of the lawn care business in 2020. The company, now owned by Danish co-operative DLF Seeds, was founded in 1820, the year…
