A hectic and dramatic week for the garden centre industry
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What a week it has been for the garden centre industry! While delegates gathered for the 50th GCA Conference in Brighton, Wyevale Garden Centres were closing the deal on their 153rd store with the acquisition of Crowders in Lincolnshire.Here a quick look back at the main stories in the news.
 Wyevale Garden Centres announced on Wednesday it had acquired Crowders Garden Centre, based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Following the acquisition, WGC’s estate will consist of 153 centres across England and Wales. Full story click here. Lolly Lee leaves Gardman to join Petface. Full story click here. Chris Ramsden is moving from Suttons to be National Accounts Manager at Hozelock. Full story click here. Sad news of the death of Brigitte Canale (Europlants UK). Full story click here. GCA Conference – 6th Annual Greenfingers Challenge Cup. Full details click here. GCA Conference – Day one. Full details click here. GCA Conference – Day two. Full details click here.
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