In This Issue
Forth Valley Garden Centre to be sold to Caulders
Smiles all-round as Glee's 50th anniversary event proves to be big hit
Floral Thursday breaks records at Glee
Glee New Product Award winners celebrate
Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products
Hozelock unveils new solar automatic watering system
Easy cook, dine and relax proving a winner for Zest
GTN's Alan Burdon takes on the T20 Blast Mascot Race as Hawky
Kate Ebbens takes her Greenfingers run to Glee
All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group holds inaugural meeting
Glee 50-Year Heroes named
Potr crowned 2024 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners
Anglo Aquatic win Green Heart Best Display at Glee
Rising Stars at Glee
Source Garden cultivates responsible sourcing
Gates welcomes latest partners Holland & Barrett
Zest employees venture even further for company charity
Mr Fothergill’s Seeds Ltd and Franchi Seeds to end trading agreement for UK
Demonstrations, deals and displays: a winning combination at Handy LIVE 2024 garden machinery event
New Dragonfly Collection from Town & Country
Wilkinson Sword enhances Ultralight Range
Feel the power of the Prism from EGO Power Plus
Henry Wag pet range now available at Stax
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Stevenson Agencies wins Garland’s coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award
BHETA appoints Steve Edwards Sector Manager for DIY and Garden
Last chance to book your place at Horticulture, the Conference
AIPH approves new expos in South Korea and India
HTA welcomes appointment to key government trade advisory group
The best of last week's
Deco-Pak embarks on a new chapter with management buyout
Four brave wingwalkers raise £4,000 for Greenfingers
‘Baring’ all for a good cause with Perennial’s 2025 Naked Gardeners Calendar
Tom Allen to host the 2024 GIMA Awards
National Trust announces plans for £1m in garden investment
Meet Alan Bird: Commercial Director at Hozelock
Garland Products adds 46 new products to extensive range
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Smiles all-round as Glee's 50th anniversary event proves to be big hit

 

It was smiles all-round as the 50th anniversary of Glee, taking place at the NEC Birmingham last week, proved to be a big hit with exhibitors and visitors. Everyone agreed there was a tremendous buzz around the show. GTN Xtra caught up with Show Director, Matthew Mein to get his feedback on how the three-day event was a huge success for the garden industry.

 

"I agree the buzz is back. I've been fortunate enough over the last two days to get around and talk to lots of different buyers about the show. I think there's just an overwhelming joy that we've moved the show to September. I think it's really been galvanized today by the feedback we've had. We've had so many great buyers coming in already over the last day and a half. The general feedback has been positive with lots of big buying groups right the way through to some of those smaller, independent garden centers who now have the availability to come to a show in September."

 

The Glee Daily News team have spoken to lots of retailers over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday, in fact, it's been difficult getting around the show without bumping into people that wan't to stop and say hello. They've all commented how good the show is, how they found loads of new stuff, they particularly like all the areas we're in Hall 9 where there are many smaller exhibitors. We really recommend anybody who comes tomorrow (Thursday) to come and visit the smaller stands in Hall 9 because there's just so much good stuff there for people to look at and buy.

 

Matthew added:  "The specific sectors where we are getting great feedback include retail services and experiences where there are some really interesting exhibitors that will help garden centres aid their business. Whether it's shop fitting right the way through to catering solutions. Then moving into the home and gift village, that's also in Hall 9, there are some really fantastic brands in there that will help, I think, especially pre-Christmas, to get some additional impulse sales.

 

"The other area, you know, which we've growth in this year is the pet section. There are some really interesting pet food brands and pet accessory brands at Glee 2024. Something again for garden centres to make their pet offering a little bit more interesting, a little bit more engaging. And again, thinking about the time of year, some of the product is regular weekly sellers like the pet foods, and also some of the of the gifting items or items to treat your pet, leading up to Christmas and beyond."

 

The exhibitors at Glee this year have really pulled out the stops, not just in terms of their stands and the way they look, but actually the quality of the new products that they've brought to the show and the new offerings of point of sale and new services.

 

"There's so much new to be seen," said Matthew, "I would say a lot of colour and vibrancy in everything that's going on with people's branding here at Glee.  Looking around the show, the interesting parts I've also found is the sustainability piece as well. Companies that are really looking at how their products are manufactured, made, and packaged.

 

"Talking to some of the exhibitors despite the UK weather not playing its part its part thsi year there's a lot of positivity looking ahead to next year. And that's the exciting bit. I think people wanted to come together and have that feel good factor saying, come on, let's get on with next year!"

 

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