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Eco-conscious and vegan gardeners re-enforce grow-your-own trend
The grow-your-own trend continues during 2019 as the nation’s gardeners seek out environmentally-friendly ways of growing healthy, pesticide-free produce with zero food miles. Eco-conscious gardeners are embracing the grow-your-own sector as society becomes more aware of where their food comes…
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Last chance to book for Sales Agency Law Seminar
20th February, 2019 | Horticulture House, Chilton GIMA and LOFA are urging interested parties to book their place at the forthcoming Sales Agency Law seminar (20th February) to avoid disappointment as places are going fast. This special one-day event is designed for suppliers currently working…
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Winners of the 2019 Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards reveal how competing in the innovation challenge can put key products in front of influential industry buyers
The winner and runners-up in the Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards have revealed how the event helped to champion their latest products, creating a platform that highlighted the best in innovation for the attention of influential retail buyers. The hotly contested awards, in…
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Sipcam urges retailers to stock up on natural slug and snail controls to meet demand ahead of metaldehyde ban
Leading supplier of natural and organic garden products, Sipcam, is urging garden retailers to stock up on its environmentally-friendly slug controls, to ensure stores can meet demand when the government’s ban on metaldehyde slug pellets comes into force this summer. The Department for…
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Exhibitors at second Glee at Spring Fair report high levels of orders as buyers from retail powerhouses and independents flock to NEC to do business
Business was booming at the second annual Glee at Spring Fair, with upbeat exhibitors reporting strong levels of orders and new leads at a key point in the spring sales season. Buyers from retail powerhouses such as Amazon, John Lewis and Robert Dyas, as well as representatives from garden centres…
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Savoir Beds installs Focus SB Prism in Shanghai showroom VIP rooms
Offering the world’s most luxurious sleeping systems, Savoir Beds is to install the Focus SB Prism clear acrylic switch plate into the walls of bespoke interior room sets specifically for VIP customers visiting its prestigious Shanghai showroom - East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2019-02-05 The
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And the winners are….Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase winners confirmed
Yesterday (3rd February, NEC Birmingham) the second annual Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards – in association with Garden Trade News - was the centre of much industry buzz as the ‘best in show’ were selected by a panel of industry experts, with the winners being celebrated in a
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Glee expands marketing team
Glee’s dedicated marketing team, responsible for the promotion of the leading garden, outdoor leisure and pet exhibition, has been expanded with the appointment of Grace Reilly, Grace joins the team as Senior Marketing Executive, and will help to develop Glee’s presence across both print and
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GIMA and LOFA to host joint seminar 'Sales Agency Law' at the HTA
New seminar to cover Sales Agency Law 20th February, 2019 | Horticulture House, Chilton GIMA and LOFA have just announced a new seminar for suppliers currently working with, or considering employing the services of, commercial sales agents. The half day event is to be held at the HTA on the…
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Painting pebbles craze inspires new outdoor play product
Toy Fair, Olympia, London | 22nd– 24th January 2019 Upper Hall Stand 325 Outdoor play Lookbook: https://ace.media/lookbooks/decopak/2l9/creative-outdoor-play Play sand, sledge and birdfeeder supplier Deco-Pak has launched a new product exclusively at the 2019 Toy Fair in London. This new…
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Greenfingers Charity ‘orse around’ at annual GCA Conference
Earlier this week (January 21st 2019) the garden retail sector came together for a day of ‘Orse Racin’ in aid of the Greenfingers Charity, helping to kickstart the annual GCA Conference. Taking place at Luton Hoo Hotel & Spa, over 40 people joined in the fun, with garden centres (Pansies) being…
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Garden centres urged to sign-up and support Garden Re-Leaf day on Friday 22nd March
Garden centres across the UK are being encouraged to take part in Garden Re-Leaf Day on Friday 22nd March and raise vital funds for the Greenfingers Charity, the national charity that creates magical gardens for children’s hospices. Last year’s event – the gardening industry’s equivalent of…
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Sipcam’s ecofective® brand poised to grow in 2019 with new additions to the Child & Pet-Safe range. Plus RHS Garden Care line-up is set to take retail market by storm
As the 2019 gardening season gets underway, Sipcam is expanding its product portfolio with new launches under its ecofective® brand. Through innovation, the launches will assist retailers to expand sales in key categories, as demand for natural and environmentally-friendly garden solutions…
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How are you going to sell your Christmas Grotto tickets in 2019?
The year just started, but Garden Connect is already thinking about Christmas: how are you going to sell your Grotto tickets this year? Selling tickets at the centre can be time-consuming, it’s difficult to monitor your capacity, and consumers don’t want to visit your centre just to buy a…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed on BBC news
Watch the full report on YouTube: youtu.be/-2VsgOaz5A8 Whilst many brands were wrapping up for the year, Johnsons Lawn Seed was stepping into the spotlight with a special feature on BBC news. The one-off report helped to not only highlight the Johnsons Lawn Seed brand, its world-class R&D…
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Glee at Spring Fair 2019: Find out more from Matthew Mein, Event Director
As the second 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 2019 plans. Why Glee at Spring Fair – how does it…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed on BBC
Johnsons Lawn Seed on BBC news Watch the full report on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-2VsgOaz5A8 Whilst many brands were wrapping up for the year, Johnsons Lawn Seed was stepping into the spotlight with a special feature on BBC news. The one-off report helped to not only highlight the Johnsons Lawn…
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Menopause the Musical - Nationwide Tour 2019
The hilarious celebration of women and ‘The Change’ Starring Cheryl Fergison, Maureen Nolan, Rebecca Wheatley and Hilary O’Neil Following multiple sell out UK and Irish dates the ultimate girls night out, 'Menopause the Musical' is embarking on more UK and Irish nationwide tours in spring
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Johnsons Lawn Seed sees record autumn uplift
As a result of favourable temperatures across the UK in the last quarter of the year, Johnsons Lawn Seed has reported record breaking sales across its range. The UK’s most recognisable lawn seed brand has attributed the tripling in autumn demand amongst garden retailers, to the summer’s weather…
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Braking report: benchmarking matters
Lumag - the leading brake friction material supplier – has revealed the results of its latest benchmarking exercise, where once again leading OES and aftermarket brands underperformed compared to Lumag’s own brand BRECK brake pads and discs. Testing the advanced LU 704 brake material in…
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Revealed: The UK’s Top 50 greatest drives
The UK’s top 50 greatest drives have been revealed, showcasing the nation’s most scenic and exciting road trips. From the overall winner in Scotland, which was once travelled by James Bond, to a mountainous trail through Snowdonia in Wales and a winding trek in north-west England which famously…
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Hans 'No Way' Rey returns to UK for second-leg of 'Riding Life' Tour
Former World Champ Mountain Bike Hall of Famer tours UK theatres Following a sell-out tour in 2017, Hans ‘No Way’ Rey will be returning to the UK in 2019 for the second-leg of his acclaimed 'audience with' style show Riding Life, which will perform at a further 14 venues from 16 January. A…
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Glee at Spring Fair exhibitors reveal plans for the 2019 event
With just weeks to go until the second annual Glee at Spring Fair event (3rd – 7th February, NEC Birmingham) the show’s exhibitors reveal what garden and gift buyers can expect to see from this thriving section of the exhibition. Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of garden planters and…
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Grass seed innovation seeks to address climate change
After the joint hottest summer on record(i), many of the UK’s lawns were left in need of serious tender loving care this autumn, reflected in a surge in grass seed sales for garden centres. Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK consumer arm of multinational grass seed supplier DLF, saw a 300% year on year…
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Content marketing: the next big thing in online marketing
The next big thing in online marketing is content marketing. Sharing knowledge and information helps to get more followers on social media, gain better Google rankings and ultimately attracts new customers to garden centres. Garden Connect is providing online marketing services to over 300 garden…
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GIMA Knowledge Exchange Workshop ‘Key Account Management’ -12th December, Horticulture House, Didcot, OX11 0RN
The final session in GIMA’s autumn/winter programme of Knowledge Exchange Workshops will be a special session entitled ‘Key Account Management’ taking place on 12th December. Places are filling up fast, so interested parties – both GIMA members and non-members – are invited to secure…
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Pets at Glee welcomes new team member
In a move to further advance Glee’s specialist Pets at Glee section, a dedicated team member has been recently appointed, helping to further cement Glee’s representation of the pet and pet accessory market. Joining the team will be Siobhan Smith. A seasoned exhibition professional, having…
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BLACK FRIDAY IN THE GARDEN CENTRE: DOES IT WORK?
Friday, November 23rd is Black Friday: a tradition that has drifted over from the United States, when people head out en masse after Thanksgiving to bargain-hunt. The media attention this attracts has also led to a boost in shopping in Europe: research conducted by Motivaction shows that, in 2017…
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Greenfingers Charity announce Big Gardening Raffle with National Garden Gift Vouchers
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce an exciting, fundraising raffle, and is looking for FUNdraising heroes in the industry to help. The Big Greenfingers Garden Raffle, supported by National Garden Gift Vouchers, was announced at the prestigious…
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Andy Lees – Warehouse to MD: PG Automotive is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Lees as Managing Director
In this new role, Andy will take on the full responsibility for the leadership and development of PG Automotive’s existing recruitment business. He will play a key role in meeting the company's growth goals, as well as building on the firm's outstanding reputation for service and delivery to…
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Glee at Spring Fair – Jardinopia case study
Potty Feet witnesses rapid growth Having celebrated its first anniversary of trading at the recent Glee exhibition, Jardinopia – designers and manufacturers of the popular Potty Feet TM plant pot feet range – is reflecting on a year of significant growth which all started at Glee at Spring
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Working with Social Media Influencers
For suppliers and retailers in the garden industry, spend on celebrity endorsements and advertising campaigns can be difficult to justify, with social media no longer the cost-effective solution in reaching new customers. Another option, which the team at Hornby Whitefoot PR are currently…
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Woodlodge’s most successful year at Glee
Woodlodge’s phenomenal growth continued at Glee 2018 with the company smashing all targets from previous shows and resulting in an influx of orders with its product lines proving to be an instant hit with garden retailers. With a bigger and more spectacular stand in the heart of Hall 6, new…
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Shift to greener and safer products drives demand for Sipcam UK at Glee
Following increasing attention on glyphosate and the environment in the media, garden retailers are now needing, more than ever, to review their product offer to ensure they themselves are being responsible and the consumers are being given a clear greener/safer option on the shelf - this was never
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A generous Glee marks the start of Greenfingers Charity's 20th anniversary plans
Greenfingers celebrated the start of its 20th anniversary at this year’s Glee with some magnificent industry contributions, as well as unveiling some exciting plans for 2019. Support for Greenfingers’ precious work was a key focus at this year’s revitalised show with product partnerships…
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Revolution and evolution for Johnsons Lawn Seed
Leading lawn seed specialists Johnsons Lawn Seed surprised its customers with an expansion into lawncare with the launch of a never-before seen new product, a change in its sales team, major product improvements and news of an acquisition from parent company DLF. New products Johnsons Lawn Seed’s…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed see record autumn uplift
As a result of favourable temperatures across the UK in the last quarter of the year, Johnsons Lawn Seed has reported record breaking sales across its range. The UK’s most recognisable lawn seed brand has attributed the tripling in autumn demand amongst garden retailers, to the summer’s weather…
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Book now: GIMA Knowledge Exchange Workshop ‘Finance for Non-Finance Managers’
21st November, Horticulture House, Didcot, OX11 0RN Forming part of an extensive programme of GIMA Knowledge Exchange Workshops will be the latest one-day session entitled ‘Finance for Non-Finance Managers’. Perfect for those without a finance background, this lively and interactive topic will…
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The Great British Growing Awards to return to Glee 2019
Glee & leading consumer magazine, Grow Your Own, confirm continued partnership In an exciting move to help build Glee’s ongoing relationships with consumer media and their readers, it has been confirmed that Grow Your Own magazine will once again be bringing its annual Great British Growing
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Johnsons Lawn Seed announce improved products to benefit shady and luxury lawns
Leading lawn seed company Johnsons Lawn Seed has strengthened its portfolio further with improvements to two popular products at Glee 2018 – Shady Place and Luxury Lawn, to bring the greenest of grass to its customers. These widely used bestsellers have been substantially improved with the…
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The only feed you’ll need - New Super Smart Lawn Feed launched to revolutionise the UK’s gardens
Leading grass seed brand Johnsons Lawn Seed has launched its latest lawn innovation that will revolutionise the greening and feeding of lawns around the country. The breakthrough comes as a result of the company’s latest research into grass growing techniques, unearthing the benefits of a never…
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Mountain biking legend Steve Peat tours Bikes & Beers
One of the greatest of all time tours UK theatres As one of the greatest men’s downhill mountain bike racers of all time and a genuine superstar of the sport, Steve Peat needs little introduction as he brings the story of his life and career to 21 stages across the UK, from Falmouth to Inverness,
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ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS GETS TAILS WAGGING WITH NEW SUMMER LAUNCHES
Rosewood Pet Products has this week revealed a brand new line-up to its growing portfolio of pet toys, treats and accessories! For dogs, the launch features the following new additions: Four exciting products added to the Chillax cooling range - designed to keep pets cool when the temperature rises…
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Frenchy Furniture Introduces The Royal Collection
Frenchy Furniture has unveiled The Royal Collection – a special collection of furniture and lighting curated by the company’s founder, Thierry Talibon. The collection showcases the breadth of styles and designs available through Frenchy Furniture. They range from the traditional to the…
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Home Secretary Amber Rudd visits Focus SB
East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2018-03-16 - Gary Stevens, managing director of British premium electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB, extends a warm welcome on behalf of the company to Home Secretary Amber Rudd, local Hastings and Rye Conservative MP on Friday 16th March. A visibly active and…
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UK’s ‘funniest climber’ tours new Psychovertical theatre show
Author, stuntman and UK’s only ‘stand-up’ climber, Andy Kirkpatrick, is back on UK stages Award-winning, best-selling author and mountain-climbing comedian Andy Kirkpatrick returns to UK stages with his sixth ‘audience with…’ style lecture show, Psychovertical: A Higher Education,
