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Sinclair, a leading provider of professional growing media solutions and part of Westland Horticulture, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Tarvin as Trainee Technical Area Sales Manager for the North West...

Cadix (UK) Limited has announced that as of Thursday 10th April 2025 it has ceased trading with immediate effect...

If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...

Blue Diamond MD, Alan Roper, along with the Easter Bunny welcomed hundreds of queing customers at the opening of Huntingdon Garden & Home last week.  The store, previously part of the Garden & Leisure group and then Wyevale, had been closed by Dobbies at the end of 2024 as part of their restructuring plan. Alan Roper told GTN Xtra: "Huntingdon (ex VAT) took £206k in 4 days, Thursday to Sunday..."

British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Hayes Garden World, one of the most respected garden centres in the UK. Charles Stubbs, Founder and Director of British Garden Centres, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Hayes Garden World to the British Garden Centres family.  Hayes Garden World’s reputation and commitment to quality align perfectly with our values as a family-run business. We look forward to building on its strong foundations. We are grateful to all our suppliers, customers and other stakeholders for supporting us in our continued growth...”

Northampton Garden Centre reopened over the weekend after being acquired by British Garden Centres only 6 weeks ago. TV and radio presenter Nicki Chapman performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony as hundreds of visitors waited to see the new store in Newport Pagnell Rd, Wootton.  Amy Stubbs told GTN Xtra: “We are super pleased with the results from Northampton. The numbers came in a lot better than we were expecting with a very high basket spend!”

Dobbies Garden Centres’ Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire Bishop, is returning to the prestigious position as Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chair of Assessors for the third time at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show...

Westland Horticulture has announced the acquisition of Bulldog Products, a leading manufacturer in the wild bird food sector. Bulldog has a strong history and position in wild bird food manufacturing, and this recent acquisition reflects Westland’s commitment to investing in the thriving £400 million wild bird food category...

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market Giants Seat Garden Centre, located next to the River Irwell to the north west of Manchester...

Watering and hand tools brand, GARDENA, has launched the Dual Hose Box - which can be removed from the wall with just one hand...

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, located in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, proudly welcomed hundreds of visitors through the doors on Saturday 12th April for the grand opening of its brand-new Entrance Building and Covered Plant Area. The event also marked a significant milestone – the Garden Centre’s 35th anniversary...

Durstons is more than just a supplier of growing media – we are a trusted family-run business with a proud heritage, committed to supporting retailers with high-quality, performance-driven products...