In This Issue
Breaking News: Roger Mclaughlan set to leave as Wyevale GC announces management changes
Noma celebrate 80 years in glitzy style
GTN Bestsellers reveal the Top 100 Christmas products for 2018
Eco friendly? TMD has it in the bag
CSY’s EPOS helps In-Excess migrate from Wyevale
Greenfingers plans for a Bumper 20th Anniversary Year
Johnsons Lawn Seed on BBC news
Charles Taylor launching new retail brochure at Glee at Spring Fair
Daffodil Day to kick off Taylors Bulbs centenary
Smart to unveil extended Christmas collection at Harrogate
High-quality stock from Johnsons spruces up award-winning developments
11 plants to vie for 'added value' crown at IPM Essen
Don't wait for spring to promote slug controls
Haskins issues advice on achieving year-round colour
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Jobs created by garden centre expansion
T&M adopts SmartPlant button for online purchases
Caulders choose ACR EPOS for tills upgrade
Decco appoints Andy Macmillan as Perth manager
Keep lawns fed for longer this Spring
Exclusively Shows return to London in June
Party for Perennial launches 180th anniversary celebrations
More nest boxes needed - National Nest Box Week 2019 is nearly here!
The best of last week's
Garden centre calls time on award-winning grotto
Records broken as garden centres report on Christmas trading
Dobbies records strong Christmas performance
Real reindeer success at Planters despite protests
Evergreen Garden Care strengthens commercial team
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Work begins on transformation of Notcutts Ditchling
Casual Dining unveils its biggest ever Keynote line-up
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Breaking News: Roger Mclaughlan set to leave as Wyevale GC announces management changes

 

Wyevale Garden Centres has today announced a number of changes to its executive and senior leadership team. Chief Executive Roger Mclaughlan (above) will leave the business at the end of January, handing over to Anthony Jones, who is promoted from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Operating Officer...

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Noma celebrate 80 years in glitzy style

Two hundred and fifty invited guests celebrated 80 years of Noma in Harrogate last night. In the glitzy star lit surroundings of the Theatre Royal comedian Dara O'Briain entertained...

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GTN Bestsellers reveal the Top 100 Christmas products for 2018

History and Heraldry scooped the No 1 Christmas Bestsellers spot  in the GTN Bestsellers Christmas Product chart for 2018, with last years winners Suki claiming both the No 2 and No 3 Bestsellers positions...

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Eco friendly? TMD has it in the bag
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Being environmentally friendly is big news these days. As extreme weather made headlines around the world the UK saw one of its hottest summer’s on record people everywhere are starting to take this Global Warming stuff seriously. In fact, the number of single-use plastic bags used by shoppers in England has plummeted by more than 85% after the introduction of the 5p charge...

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CSY’s EPOS helps In-Excess migrate from Wyevale
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CSY Retail Systems are very happy to announce that In-Excess’ four new garden centres are now using CSY Vector, the reliable and powerful EPOS system...

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Greenfingers plans for a Bumper 20th Anniversary Year

Greenfingers Charity started it's 20th Anniversary year at its AGM held last week.  Over 50 supporters, Ambassadors, Trustees and staff heard of the plans for activities during 2019...

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Johnsons Lawn Seed on BBC news

 

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 facilities, and market-leading products, but also helped place the plight of UK lawns following this year’s extreme weather firmly at the fore...

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Charles Taylor launching new retail brochure at Glee at Spring Fair
 

With over 150 products Charles Taylor continue with their tremendous growth and expansion. Leading the industry with UK-made garden products Charles Taylor has invested heavily throughout the close season, ensuring stock is available all year round and more importantly when the retailer needs it...

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Daffodil Day to kick off Taylors Bulbs centenary

Taylors Bulbs are to hold a Daffodil Day in April  in conjunction with the RHS as part of their centenary celebrations...

 

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Work begins on transformation of Notcutts Ditchling

 

Work is officially underway on an exciting refurbishment project at Notcutts Garden Pride Garden Centre, on Common Lane in Ditchling. The project includes development of a brand new restaurant with a bright and spacious dining area seating up to 300 people...

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Casual Dining unveils its biggest ever Keynote line-up

 

2019 is already set to be a record year for Casual Dining show, as it announces its free Keynote line-up featuring some of the biggest names from the nation’s best casual dining operators...

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Smart to unveil extended Christmas collection at Harrogate

Smart Garden Products will unveil its extended Three Kings  collection at this week’s Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair...

 

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High-quality stock from Johnsons spruces up award-winning developments
 

One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries, Johnsons of Whixley, has supplied over £120,000 plants for two award-winning projects...

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11 plants to vie for 'added value' crown at IPM Essen

Eleven plants have been nominated for the Show Your Colours Award at the  2019 IPM nursery show in Essen...

 

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Don't wait for spring to promote slug controls

 

Warmer winter weather has created the perfect breeding conditions for slugs, warn BASF, the German chemical company who market the slug control Nemaslug. They advise retailers not to wait until spring to promote them...

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Haskins issues advice on achieving year-round colour
 

Haskins is encouraging gardeners to set up their garden by planning ahead for the changing of the seasons and choosing a combination of plants to ensure year-round interest...

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