In This Issue
Wyevale Garden Centres agrees sale of two garden centres - Barnett Hill and Seven Hills
Michael Cooling dies
Newspan starts work on major Tong GC development
February sets new sales records for garden centres
Chief Executive sought for Brechin Garden Centre
72% up year on year for February plant sales!
Bathgate offers a point of difference for growing media
Eco Friendly? TMD has it in the bag!
Bord na Móna announces increased UK focus for 2019
NEUDORFF – supporting retailers throughout 2019
Getting the season started with the Garden Press Event
David Domoney promotes LOFA Assured
Wyevale Nurseries phases in recyclable plant pots
HTA report highlights how technology is shaping consumer behaviour
Wood burning expertise comes to BBQ's
Zest 4 Leisure announces its charity of the year
2019 off to a good start with strong growth
Greenfingers supporters are ‘winging it!’
Get your own copy of GTN Xtra
Steady as she goes for Garden Products in February
February Veg-2-Gro sales in long term decline
Five years of growth for Growing Media in February
Wild Bird Care sales up by 10% in February
Top-level speakers will provide topical advice at international trade event
Royal Horticultural Society celebrates Edible Britain for National Gardening Week 2019
Mother’s Day Planting Weekend at Squire’s
RHS announces endorsement for Agralan pest prevention products
The best of last week's
Centres stock up on plants and growing media pre-Brexit and Easter
New farm shop and garden centre planned for Chudleigh
Sarah Squire takes over from dad as chairman
Locals split over plans to modernise mid-Devon garden centre
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2019 off to a good start with strong growth

 

The February 2019 issue of HTA Market Update, published this week, reports that nationally, garden centre sales experienced strong growth of 11% in January 2019 compared to January 2018. 

 

Despite concerns over Brexit deals and the UK’s economic situation remaining, plant and non-plant categories experienced significant growth, contributing to a strong month. The houseplants trend remains popular with sales up 15% for the rolling year. January 2019 was considerably drier than January of last year, encouraging more consumers to venture outdoors. 

 

Both petrol and diesel prices decreased in January, with petrol dropping 1.6p and diesel dropping 2.2p. This is positive for the consumer’s financial position, as well as reducing business costs through the supply chain.

 

The trend pick for this month’s Market Update looks at Foresight Factory’s ‘The Indulgence Equation’ which says that consumers are more aware than ever of the costs of excess in every area of their lives – from waste, food and drink, to their health, finances and appearance. In response, the practise of offsetting moderation with indulgence is growing. This feature gives practical tips for businesses to help consumers satisfy their desire to cut back, using reward systems, offering healthy alternatives and reducing packaging.

 

The February edition of HTA Market Update is now available free for members to download from the HTA website, by logging in and then going to the Market Information pages at https://hta.org.uk/learn-develop/market-information.html This issue looks at garden centre sales, overall market performance and contains a section on trends and a topical feature about water, water abstraction licensing and consumer attitudes to water consumption.

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