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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Charnwood brooms: compact display, maximum impact

 

With over 160 years of British manufacturing expertise, Charles Bentley has established itself the leading producer of brushware in the UK.

 

The Charnwood range, designed specifically for garden centres and retail environments, combines traditional craftsmanship with retail-focused design to deliver durable, high-quality brushes that meet customer expectations and enhance any store’s offering.

 

Charnwood has introduced a smaller, metal double-sided stand, ideal for retailers with limited floor space or those looking to expand their range. This compact Free Standing Display Unit (FSDU) allows the full Charnwood collection to be presented in an organised and eye-catching format, creating strong shelf presence even in smaller stores. The double-sided layout increases product visibility, maximising exposure without taking up additional space, while the robust metal frame ensures stability and longevity in busy retail environments.

 

The brushes themselves are a proven favourite with both casual gardeners and professionals. Crafted from FSC® certified wood, each product is built with a double-locking bracket that ensures a secure fit between head and handle, reducing returns and improving customer satisfaction. The addition of a soft neoprene grip offers comfort and ease of use, making them practical tools that people return to season after season. Designed for year- round sales, the range includes brooms suited to every task, from clearing autumn leaves to keeping patios and paths tidy in summer, ensuring they remain an evergreen addition to any retailer’s product mix.

 

By stocking Charnwood, retailers can offer trusted, British-made tools displayed in a space-saving, eye- catching format that encourages impulse purchases and repeat sales. Together, the compact FSDU and Charnwood brushware create a sales driven solution that enhances visual merchandising, optimises retail space, and strengthens customer loyalty.

Charles Bentley & Son Ltd

sales@charlesbentley.com

01509 232757

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