GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest

What's New for 2026

In This Issue
Welcome to the new issue of the GIMA Buyers’ Guide & New Product Digest
A-Z listing of GIMA New Product Digest Advertisers
Altico’s Show Stopping 2026 Range
Khloris watering systems for AutoPot
Greenman Garden Tools launches Premium Stainless Steel Collection
Bees Seeds – Inspiring to Grow!
Keep mice out of house & home with Big Cheese
Boost your garden centre’s success with Biohort’s latest innovations
Cutting-edge innovation from Burgon & Ball
Charnwood brooms: compact display, maximum impact
Choose Countrywide Bird Food for happy birds and happy customers
Durstons breaks the mould: a fresh identity for a future-ready brand
elho: stylish, sustainable solutions for every space
Miracle-Gro® provides a helping hand to all gardeners with brand refresh and Quality Guarantee in 2026
Elevate outdoor living with Fandango’s 2026 range
Fresh decorative ranges from Fargro to drive retail sales
FeatherSnap brings smart innovation to wild bird care
Formbar helps centres invest in quality that’s built to last
Tree pruning made easy with GARDENA StarCut Lopper
Luxe Living: artisan style meets sustainable comfort
Glee co-locates with Autumn Fair in 2026
Webb launches the new Eco X-Series 40V (2 x 20V) range
Harvest Wildlife unveils new ranges and collaborations
HEX Living: lasting, limitless, luxury
Hortiwool: sustainable way to nurture plants
Pollen by Hunter Stoves: warmth, style and atmosphere
Johnsons Lawn Seed: Ace in the pack
LAVA-LITE®: Natural solutions that grow sales
Meadow View Stone: Mediterranean style leads the way
Melcourt introduces new additions to award-winning range
Explore new adventures with Mercia
New ranges from Museums & Galleries Ltd
Put a smile back on your statues with Patio Black Spot
Phoenox Tiles: HugRug launches outdoor collection
What’s new for 2026 in the Empathy by PlantWorks range
Primeur delivers again!
RocketGro: a rocketing success!
SBM Life Science welcomes Thermacell®
SealStop – set it and forget it!
ecofective® Nourish & Bloom – a new era of plant nutrition
Get ready for an astounding Autumn with Smart Garden
Garden centres are blooming with the latest collaborations between RHS and UK Greetings
Complete the growing journey with Vitavia
Vitax expands its easy choice range for 2026
Westland launches PureGreen™ – the ultimate lawn seed
Marriage’s – nourishing those we cherish
Grow your sales sustainably with Woodmansterne
Double SOLEX win for Zest in 20th anniversary year 
GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest Autumn 2025 - read on-line here
Honouring innovation and achievement: The 2025 GIMA Award winners
GIMA Sword of Excellence
GCA Supplier of the Year Award (Large Business)
GCA Supplier of the Year (Small to Medium Business)
Gardenex Export Achievement Award
Sustainability Award
Associate of the Year
Garden Care - sponsored by Decco
Growing Planting Equipment & Sundries
Garden Tools, Machinery & Implements – sponsored by Toolbank
Outdoor Leisure – sponsored by LOFA
Plants, Seeds & Bulbs
Garden Landscaping
Garden Clothing & Gifts
Pet Care, Aquatics & Wild Bird Care
Garden Lighting, Water Features & Ornamentation
Decorative Pots & Planters
Best Point of Sale Material
Best Marketing Campaign
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Formbar helps centres invest in quality that’s built to last

 

When customers walk into your garden centre, their first decision isn’t about promotions or displays. It’s about whether they pick up a basket or a trolley. That simple choice shapes their entire shopping experience. A smooth, easy-to-use trolley or a sturdy, clean basket creates confidence, comfort, and freedom to browse. A squeaky wheel or rusty handle does the opposite – it frustrates customers, shortens their stay, and cuts into your sales.

 

Trolleys and baskets may seem like small details, but they are powerful tools in your stores not to be overlooked. They influence how long customers stay, how much they buy, and how they feel about your brand. In fact, poor-quality or unavailable equipment can directly limit basket size, alienate customers with mobility needs, and even pose safety risks. 

 

For staff, reliable trolleys mean fewer complaints, less time spent chasing equipment, and higher morale. For businesses, they mean smoother operations, better customer loyalty, and stronger profitability.

 

At Formbar, we specialise in helping garden centres invest in quality that is built to last. Our trolleys and baskets are designed for durability, comfort, and sustainability – with recycled materials, spare parts for easy maintenance, and service support that extends their life. 

 

From lightweight customer favourites to accessible family trolleys, we provide solutions that show care for your shoppers and your staff. To make it even easier, we offer free trials of selected trolley models, so you can test them in-store before committing.

 

We’ve also expanded our portfolio with a new loss prevention range. From entrance gates and customer flow systems to secure cabinets, these solutions improve shopper experience while reducing shrinkage. To ensure the right fit, we provide free site surveys and create tailored proposals with the best products for your centre.

 

Because when shopping is easy, people buy more. And when customers feel looked after, they always come back.

Formbar

01235 850368

Email: info@formbar.co.uk

Visit: formbar.co.uk

 

From First Step to Checkout – Supporting Customers, Stores & The Planet

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